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Henry Kernaghan

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Mississippi
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1888
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kernaghan3,587
Opponents11,977
1
Elections run

Henry Kernaghan, a Republican politician from Mississippi, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1888 U.S. House election in Mississippi's District 7 to Charles Hooker, receiving 3,587 votes (23.05%).

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How many votes has Henry Kernaghan received?

Henry Kernaghan has received 3,587 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Henry Kernaghan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1888U.S. HouseMississippiLost3,58723.05%Charles Hooker
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