Hiram A. Burton

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Delaware
Party
Progressive
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Burton2,361
Opponents48,849
1
Elections run

Hiram A. Burton, a Progressive politician from Delaware, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. Senate election in Delaware to Josiah O. Wolcott, receiving 2,361 votes (4.61%).

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How many votes has Hiram A. Burton received?

Hiram A. Burton has received 2,361 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Hiram A. Burton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916U.S. SenateDelawareLost2,3614.61%Josiah O. Wolcott
Henry A. Du Pont

Wiliiam C. Ferris
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