Joseph Motley

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Tennessee
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1868
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Motley2,655
Opponents7,621
1
Elections run

Joseph Motley, a Democratic politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1868 U.S. House election in Tennessee's District 5 to William Prosser, receiving 2,655 votes (25.84%).

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How many votes has Joseph Motley received?

Joseph Motley has received 2,655 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joseph Motley’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1868U.S. HouseTennesseeLost2,65525.84%William Prosser
Samuel C Mercer
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