John J Sewell

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
populist
On the ballot
1896
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sewell810
Opponents47,077
1
Elections run

John J Sewell, a Populist politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1896 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 19 to Andrew Hunter, receiving 810 votes (1.69%).

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How many votes has John J Sewell received?

John J Sewell has received 810 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John J Sewell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1896U.S. HouseIllinoisLost8101.69%Andrew Hunter
Benson Wood

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