J B Sutherland, U.S. House candidate

J B Sutherland

U.S. House candidate
Born
February 26, 1792
Died
November 15, 1861
Age at death
69
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
whig
On the ballot
1838
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sutherland2,994
Opponents3,675
1
Elections run

J B Sutherland (1792–1861), a Whig politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1838 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 1 to Lemuel Paynter, receiving 2,994 votes (44.89%).

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How many votes has J B Sutherland received?

J B Sutherland has received 2,994 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

J B Sutherland’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1838U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost2,99444.89%Lemuel Paynter
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