Meriwether
(name as recorded in the historical source)
U.S. House candidate
- Home state
- Kentucky
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1847
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Meriwether6,477
Opponents6,760
1
Elections run
Meriwether, a Democratic politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1847 U.S. House election in Kentucky's District 7 to William Duncan, receiving 6,477 votes (48.93%).
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How many votes has Meriwether received?
Meriwether has received 6,477 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1847 | U.S. HouseKentucky | Lost | 6,47748.93% | William Duncan |
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