Isaac Vanderventer

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
whig
On the ballot
1846
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Vanderventer6,864
Opponents10,024
1
Elections run

Isaac Vanderventer, a Whig politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1846 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 5 to Stephen Douglas, receiving 6,864 votes (40.64%).

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How many votes has Isaac Vanderventer received?

Isaac Vanderventer has received 6,864 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Isaac Vanderventer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1846U.S. HouseIllinoisLost6,86440.64%Stephen Douglas
James Wilson
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