James H Duncan, U.S. House candidate

James H Duncan

U.S. House candidate
Born
December 5, 1793
Died
February 8, 1869
Age at death
75
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1846
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Duncan90
Opponents9,298
1
Elections run

James H Duncan (1793–1869), an Independent politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1846 U.S. House election in Massachusetts's District 3 to Amos Abbott, receiving 90 votes (0.95%).

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How many votes has James H Duncan received?

James H Duncan has received 90 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James H Duncan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1846U.S. HouseMassachusettsLost900.95%Amos Abbott
George S Boutwell

Chauncey L Knapp

Caleb Cushing
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