Joseph Hayes Acklen, U.S. House candidate

Joseph Hayes Acklen

U.S. House candidate
Born
May 20, 1850
Died
September 28, 1938
Age at death
88
Home state
Louisiana
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1882
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Acklen5,564
Opponents10,754
1
Elections run

Joseph Hayes Acklen (1850–1938), a Democratic politician from Louisiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1882 U.S. House election in Louisiana's District 3 to William Kellogg, receiving 5,564 votes (34.1%).

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How many votes has Joseph Hayes Acklen received?

Joseph Hayes Acklen has received 5,564 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joseph Hayes Acklen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1882U.S. HouseLouisianaLost5,56434.1%William Kellogg
Taylor Beattie
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