J B Weller, U.S. House candidate

J B Weller

U.S. House candidate
Born
February 22, 1812
Died
August 17, 1875
Age at death
63
Home state
California
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1863
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Weller43,567
Opponents282,115
1
Elections run

J B Weller (1812–1875), a Democratic politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1863 U.S. House election in California's at-large district to Cornelius Cole, receiving 43,567 votes (13.38%).

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How many votes has J B Weller received?

J B Weller has received 43,567 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

J B Weller’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1863U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost43,56713.38%Cornelius Cole
Thomas Shannon

William Higby

D E Whitesides

Jno Bigle
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