J W Menzies

U.S. House candidate
Born
April 12, 1819
Died
October 3, 1897
Age at death
78
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1863
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Menzies2,283
Opponents8,917
1
Elections run

J W Menzies (1819–1897), a Democratic politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1863 U.S. House election in Kentucky's District 6 to Green Smith, receiving 2,283 votes (20.38%).

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How many votes has J W Menzies received?

J W Menzies has received 2,283 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

J W Menzies’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1863U.S. HouseKentuckyLost2,28320.38%Green Smith
J W Leathers

Doughty
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