Hugh I. Shott, U.S. Senate candidate

Hugh I. Shott

U.S. Senate candidate
Born
September 3, 1866
Died
October 12, 1953
Age at death
87
Home state
West Virginia
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1936
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Shott338,363
Opponents490,560
1
Elections run

Hugh I. Shott (1866–1953), a Republican politician from West Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1936 U.S. Senate election in West Virginia to Matthew M. Neely, receiving 338,363 votes (40.82%).

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How many votes has Hugh I. Shott received?

Hugh I. Shott has received 338,363 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Hugh I. Shott’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936U.S. SenateWest VirginiaLost338,36340.82%Matthew M. Neely
John W. McDonald

J. H. Snider
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