John Vannortwick

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1856
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Vannortwick9,814
Opponents22,203
1
Elections run

John Vannortwick, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1856 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 2 to John Farnsworth, receiving 9,814 votes (30.65%).

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How many votes has John Vannortwick received?

John Vannortwick has received 9,814 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John Vannortwick’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1856U.S. HouseIllinoisLost9,81430.65%John Farnsworth
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