Hugh S Legare, U.S. House candidate

Hugh S Legare

U.S. House candidate
Born
January 2, 1797
Died
June 20, 1843
Age at death
46
Home state
South Carolina
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1840
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Legare213
Opponents1,413
1
Elections run

Hugh S Legare (1797–1843), an Independent politician from South Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1840 U.S. House election in South Carolina's District 1 to Isaac Holmes, receiving 213 votes (13.1%).

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How many votes has Hugh S Legare received?

Hugh S Legare has received 213 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Hugh S Legare’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1840U.S. HouseSouth CarolinaLost21313.1%Isaac Holmes
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