J C Stoughton

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1870
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Stoughton6,516
Opponents10,747
1
Elections run

J C Stoughton, a Prohibition politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1870 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 2 to John Farnsworth, receiving 6,516 votes (37.75%).

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How many votes has J C Stoughton received?

J C Stoughton has received 6,516 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

J C Stoughton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1870U.S. HouseIllinoisLost6,51637.75%John Farnsworth
Richard Bischop

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