James A Gary

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Maryland
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1870
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gary13,440
Opponents15,231
1
Elections run

James A Gary, a Republican politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1870 U.S. House election in Maryland's District 5 to William Merrick, receiving 13,440 votes (46.88%).

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How many votes has James A Gary received?

James A Gary has received 13,440 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James A Gary’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1870U.S. HouseMarylandLost13,44046.88%William Merrick
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