John B Baskin

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1896
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Baskin1,638
Opponents44,930
1
Elections run

John B Baskin, a Democratic politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1896 U.S. House election in Kentucky's District 5 to Walter Evans, receiving 1,638 votes (3.52%).

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How many votes has John B Baskin received?

John B Baskin has received 1,638 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John B Baskin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1896U.S. HouseKentuckyLost1,6383.52%Walter Evans
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