Peter Van Gaasbeck

U.S. House candidate
Born
September 27, 1754
Died
January 1, 1797
Age at death
42
Home state
New York
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1790
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gaasbeck753
Opponents905
1
Elections run

Peter Van Gaasbeck (1754–1797), an Independent politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1790 U.S. House election in New York's District 4 to Cornelius Schoonmaker, receiving 753 votes (45.42%).

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How many votes has Peter Van Gaasbeck received?

Peter Van Gaasbeck has received 753 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Peter Van Gaasbeck’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1790U.S. HouseNew YorkLost75345.42%Cornelius Schoonmaker
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