Milton R Freshwater

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1888
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Freshwater21,295
Opponents25,342
1
Elections run

Milton R Freshwater, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1888 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 3 to William Mason, receiving 21,295 votes (45.66%).

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How many votes has Milton R Freshwater received?

Milton R Freshwater has received 21,295 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Milton R Freshwater’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1888U.S. HouseIllinoisLost21,29545.66%William Mason
Frank A Stauber

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