Newton Cannon
U.S. House candidate
- Born
- May 22, 1781
- Died
- September 16, 1841
- Age at death
- 60
- Home state
- Tennessee
- Party
- Independent
- On the ballot
- 1817
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cannon2,669
Opponents6,691
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Elections run
Newton Cannon (1781–1841), an Independent politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1817 U.S. House election in Tennessee's District 5 to Thomas Claiborne, receiving 2,669 votes (28.51%).
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How many votes has Newton Cannon received?
Newton Cannon has received 2,669 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1817 | U.S. HouseTennessee | Lost | 2,66928.51% | Thomas Claiborne Robert Weakley |
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