Henry Slawson

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1886
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Slawson301
Opponents24,502
1
Elections run

Henry Slawson, a Prohibition politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1886 U.S. House election in New York's District 11 to Truman Merriman, receiving 301 votes (1.2%).

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How many votes has Henry Slawson received?

Henry Slawson has received 301 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Henry Slawson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1886U.S. HouseNew YorkLost3011.2%Truman Merriman
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