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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Merriam12,448
Opponents14,877
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Elections run
Jonathan Merriam, a Republican politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1870 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 8 to James Robinson, receiving 12,448 votes (45.55%).
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How many votes has Jonathan Merriam received?
Jonathan Merriam has received 12,448 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | U.S. HouseIllinois | Lost | 12,44845.55% | James Robinson Philip N Minier |
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