James G Shepard

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1870
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Shepard9,039
Opponents12,134
1
Elections run

James G Shepard, a Democratic politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1870 U.S. House election in New York's District 29 to Seth Wakeman, receiving 9,039 votes (42.69%).

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How many votes has James G Shepard received?

James G Shepard has received 9,039 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James G Shepard’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1870U.S. HouseNew YorkLost9,03942.69%Seth Wakeman
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