J H Askin

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1870
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Askin8,231
Opponents10,408
1
Elections run

J H Askin, a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1870 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 7 to Washington Townsend, receiving 8,231 votes (44.16%).

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How many votes has J H Askin received?

J H Askin has received 8,231 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

J H Askin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1870U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost8,23144.16%Washington Townsend
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