Hugh J Gallagher

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Wisconsin
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1886
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gallagher13,201
Opponents20,009
1
Elections run

Hugh J Gallagher, a Democratic politician from Wisconsin, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1886 U.S. House election in Wisconsin's District 3 to Robert M Lafollette, receiving 13,201 votes (39.75%).

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How many votes has Hugh J Gallagher received?

Hugh J Gallagher has received 13,201 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Hugh J Gallagher’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1886U.S. HouseWisconsinLost13,20139.75%Robert M Lafollette
T C Richmond

O A Ritan

J S Rowell

J M Estes

Cheek

H S Grinde

C T Cory

Thos Gleason

J A Quammen

C Bennett

Paul Tannert

H S Grube

Ben Huse
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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.