John R Reading

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1870
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Reading11,401
Opponents11,561
1
Elections run

John R Reading, a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1870 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 5 to Alfred Harmer, receiving 11,401 votes (49.65%).

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How many votes has John R Reading received?

John R Reading has received 11,401 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John R Reading’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1870U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost11,40149.65%Alfred Harmer
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