John P Gaines
U.S. House candidate
- Born
- September 22, 1795
- Died
- December 9, 1857
- Age at death
- 62
- Home state
- Kentucky
- Party
- whig
- On the ballot
- 1833–1849
0-3
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gaines15,977
Opponents19,608
3
Elections run
Between 1833 and 1849, John P Gaines ran in 3 U.S. House elections, losing all 3. Gaines's biggest single-election total was 7,400 votes, in the 1849 U.S. House election in Kentucky's District 10.
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How many votes has John P Gaines received?
John P Gaines has received 15,977 popular votes across 3 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–3.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1849 | U.S. HouseKentucky | Lost | 7,40048.8% | Richard Stanton |
| 1845 | U.S. HouseKentucky | Lost | 6,87549.17% | John Tibbatts |
| 1833 | U.S. HouseKentucky | Lost | 1,70226.43% | Richard Johnson |
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