Peter Burum

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Tennessee
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1837
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Burum466
Opponents6,421
1
Elections run

Peter Burum, a Democratic politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1837 U.S. House election in Tennessee's District 5 to Hopkins Turney, receiving 466 votes (6.77%).

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How many votes has Peter Burum received?

Peter Burum has received 466 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Peter Burum’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1837U.S. HouseTennesseeLost4666.77%Hopkins Turney
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