J H Jewett, U.S. House candidate

J H Jewett

U.S. House candidate
Born
September 30, 1815
Died
July 14, 1861
Age at death
45
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1859
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jewett5,066
Opponents6,927
1
Elections run

J H Jewett (1815–1861), a Democratic politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1859 U.S. House election in Kentucky's District 5 to John Brown, receiving 5,066 votes (42.24%).

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How many votes has J H Jewett received?

J H Jewett has received 5,066 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

J H Jewett’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1859U.S. HouseKentuckyLost5,06642.24%John Brown
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