Horace M Gilbert

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
people's
On the ballot
1892
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gilbert1,965
Opponents28,455
1
Elections run

Horace M Gilbert, a People's politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1892 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 7 to Thomas Henderson, receiving 1,965 votes (6.46%).

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How many votes has Horace M Gilbert received?

Horace M Gilbert has received 1,965 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Horace M Gilbert’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1892U.S. HouseIllinoisLost1,9656.46%Thomas Henderson
James E McPherran

Jacob H Hoofstittler
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.