Henry Southard

U.S. House candidate
Born
October 7, 1747
Died
May 22, 1842
Age at death
94
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1813
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Southard5,410
Opponents19,020
1
Elections run

Henry Southard (1747–1842), an Independent politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1813 U.S. House election in New Jersey's District 2 to James Schureman, receiving 5,410 votes (22.14%).

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How many votes has Henry Southard received?

Henry Southard has received 5,410 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Henry Southard’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1813U.S. HouseNew JerseyLost5,41022.14%James Schureman
Richard Stockton

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