John Gray Bynum

U.S. House candidate
Home state
North Carolina
Party
whig
On the ballot
1847
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bynum3,426
Opponents4,550
1
Elections run

John Gray Bynum, a Whig politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1847 U.S. House election in North Carolina's District 1 to Thomas Clingman, receiving 3,426 votes (42.95%).

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How many votes has John Gray Bynum received?

John Gray Bynum has received 3,426 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John Gray Bynum’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1847U.S. HouseNorth CarolinaLost3,42642.95%Thomas Clingman
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