Lawson
(name as recorded in the historical source)
U.S. House candidate
- Home state
- Louisiana
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1838
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Lawson1,423
Opponents1,790
1
Elections run
Lawson, a Democratic politician from Louisiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1838 U.S. House election in Louisiana's District 2 to Thomas Chinn, receiving 1,423 votes (44.29%).
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How many votes has Lawson received?
Lawson has received 1,423 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1838 | U.S. HouseLouisiana | Lost | 1,42344.29% | Thomas Chinn |
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