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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McElvain6,552
Opponents6,916
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Elections run
John McElvain, a Democratic politician from Ohio, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1838 U.S. House election in Ohio's District 8 to Joseph Ridgway, receiving 6,552 votes (48.65%).
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How many votes has John McElvain received?
John McElvain has received 6,552 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1838 | U.S. HouseOhio | Lost | 6,55248.65% | Joseph Ridgway |
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