Ira G Hersey, U.S. House candidate

Ira G Hersey

U.S. House candidate
Born
March 31, 1858
Died
May 6, 1943
Age at death
85
Home state
Maine
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1892
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hersey1,277
Opponents30,976
1
Elections run

Ira G Hersey (1858–1943), a Prohibition politician from Maine, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1892 U.S. House election in Maine's District 4 to Charles Boutelle, receiving 1,277 votes (3.96%).

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How many votes has Ira G Hersey received?

Ira G Hersey has received 1,277 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ira G Hersey’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1892U.S. HouseMaineLost1,2773.96%Charles Boutelle
D A H Powers

S D Leavitt

O D Chapman
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