Justus McKinstry

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
whig
On the ballot
1840
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McKinstry10,139
Opponents32,547
1
Elections run

Justus McKinstry, a Whig politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1840 U.S. House election in New York's District 8 to Jacob Houck, receiving 10,139 votes (23.75%).

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How many votes has Justus McKinstry received?

Justus McKinstry has received 10,139 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Justus McKinstry’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1840U.S. HouseNew YorkLost10,13923.75%Jacob Houck
Robert McClellan

Warner Miller
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