James Kelton

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
federalist
On the ballot
1818
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kelton4,117
Opponents13,718
1
Elections run

James Kelton, a Federalist politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1818 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 2 to William Darlington, receiving 4,117 votes (23.08%).

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How many votes has James Kelton received?

James Kelton has received 4,117 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Kelton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1818U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost4,11723.08%William Darlington
Samuel Gross

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