Hugh F McGovern

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1912
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McGovern49
Opponents33,626
1
Elections run

Hugh F McGovern, an Independent 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 49 votes (0.15%).

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How many votes has Hugh F McGovern received?

Hugh F McGovern has received 49 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Hugh F McGovern’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1912U.S. HouseIllinoisLost490.15%Frederick Britten
Lynden Evans

C O Ludlow

Frank Schiflersmith

Herbert Lyon V
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