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J Schwatka

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Maryland
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1898
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Schwatka17,386
Opponents18,260
1
Elections run

J Schwatka, a Democratic politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1898 U.S. House election in Maryland's District 3 to Frank Wachter, receiving 17,386 votes (48.77%).

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How many votes has J Schwatka received?

J Schwatka has received 17,386 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

J Schwatka’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1898U.S. HouseMarylandLost17,38648.77%Frank Wachter
John Hicks
William Whipkey
Charles Bockman
William Airey
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