Herbert Lyon V

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1912
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
V236
Opponents33,439
1
Elections run

Herbert Lyon V, a Prohibition politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1912 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 9 to Frederick Britten, receiving 236 votes (0.7%).

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How many votes has Herbert Lyon V received?

Herbert Lyon V has received 236 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Herbert Lyon V’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1912U.S. HouseIllinoisLost2360.7%Frederick Britten
Lynden Evans

C O Ludlow

Frank Schiflersmith

Hugh F McGovern
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