Joseph M Belford, U.S. House candidate

Joseph M Belford

U.S. House candidate
Born
August 5, 1852
Died
May 3, 1917
Age at death
64
Home state
New York
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1898
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Belford22,483
Opponents23,534
1
Elections run

Joseph M Belford (1852–1917), a Republican politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1898 U.S. House election in New York's District 1 to Townsend Scudder, receiving 22,483 votes (48.86%).

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How many votes has Joseph M Belford received?

Joseph M Belford has received 22,483 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joseph M Belford’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1898U.S. HouseNew YorkLost22,48348.86%Townsend Scudder
Randall

Charles W McCullough
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