Polk
(name as recorded in the historical source)
U.S. House candidate
- Home state
- Missouri
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1854
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Polk378
Opponents11,557
1
Elections run
Polk, a Democratic politician from Missouri, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1854 U.S. House election in Missouri's District 1 to Luther Kennett, receiving 378 votes (3.17%).
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How many votes has Polk received?
Polk has received 378 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1854 | U.S. HouseMissouri | Lost | 3783.17% | Luther Kennett Thomas Benton |
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