John Whitehead

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1912
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Whitehead2,604
Opponents37,275
1
Elections run

John Whitehead, a Socialist politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1912 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 5 to Henry S Borneman, receiving 2,604 votes (6.53%).

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How many votes has John Whitehead received?

John Whitehead has received 2,604 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John Whitehead’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1912U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost2,6046.53%Michael Donohoe
Henry S Borneman

John Moore
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