Peter Yawger

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1840
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Yawger4,935
Opponents5,207
1
Elections run

Peter Yawger, a Democratic politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1840 U.S. House election in New York's District 24 to Christopher Morgan, receiving 4,935 votes (48.66%).

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How many votes has Peter Yawger received?

Peter Yawger has received 4,935 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Peter Yawger’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1840U.S. HouseNew YorkLost4,93548.66%Christopher Morgan
William H Cuyler
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