J W Norris

U.S. House candidate
Home state
South Carolina
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1840
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Norris2,571
Opponents3,241
1
Elections run

J W Norris, a Democratic politician from South Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1840 U.S. House election in South Carolina's District 8 to William Butler, receiving 2,571 votes (44.24%).

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How many votes has J W Norris received?

J W Norris has received 2,571 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

J W Norris’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1840U.S. HouseSouth CarolinaLost2,57144.24%William Butler
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