M S Ragsdale

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Indiana
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1886
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ragsdale14,871
Opponents16,075
1
Elections run

M S Ragsdale, a Republican politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1886 U.S. House election in Indiana's District 2 to John H Oneal, receiving 14,871 votes (47.88%).

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How many votes has M S Ragsdale received?

M S Ragsdale has received 14,871 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

M S Ragsdale’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1886U.S. HouseIndianaLost14,87147.88%John H Oneal
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