J H Preston

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1888
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Preston16,937
Opponents20,095
1
Elections run

J H Preston, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1888 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 5 to Daniel Kerr, receiving 16,937 votes (45.74%).

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How many votes has J H Preston received?

J H Preston has received 16,937 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

J H Preston’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1888U.S. HouseIowaLost16,93745.74%Daniel Kerr
W H Calhoun

E J Helmes

P B Ellis

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