John Wentworth

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1870
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wentworth15,025
Opponents20,342
1
Elections run

John Wentworth, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1870 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 1 to Charles Farwell, receiving 15,025 votes (42.44%).

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How many votes has John Wentworth received?

John Wentworth has received 15,025 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John Wentworth’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1870U.S. HouseIllinoisLost15,02542.44%Charles Farwell
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