Matthew H Shay

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Ohio
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1892
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Shay1,682
Opponents45,207
1
Elections run

Matthew H Shay, a Prohibition politician from Ohio, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1892 U.S. House election in Ohio's District 18 to George Ikirt, receiving 1,682 votes (3.59%).

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How many votes has Matthew H Shay received?

Matthew H Shay has received 1,682 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Matthew H Shay’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1892U.S. HouseOhioLost1,6823.59%William H H Morgan
George Ikirt

John W Northrop
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