Hugh R Belknap, U.S. House candidate

Hugh R Belknap

U.S. House candidate
Born
September 1, 1860
Died
November 12, 1901
Age at death
41
Home state
Illinois
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1898
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Belknap15,659
Opponents18,976
1
Elections run

Hugh R Belknap (1860–1901), a Republican politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1898 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 3 to George Foster, receiving 15,659 votes (45.21%).

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How many votes has Hugh R Belknap received?

Hugh R Belknap has received 15,659 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Hugh R Belknap’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1898U.S. HouseIllinoisLost15,65945.21%George Foster
Henry C Dreisvogt

James E McGrath

William F Kellett
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