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Peter Eaton

U.S. House candidate
Home state
North Carolina
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1806
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Eaton219
Opponents4,780
1
Elections run

Peter Eaton, a Democratic politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1806 U.S. House election in North Carolina's District 12 to Meshack Franklin, receiving 219 votes (4.38%).

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How many votes has Peter Eaton received?

Peter Eaton has received 219 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Peter Eaton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1806U.S. HouseNorth CarolinaLost2194.38%Meshack Franklin
William Lenoir
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.