Porter Paddock

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
progressive
On the ballot
1914
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Paddock2,417
Opponents41,058
1
Elections run

Porter Paddock, a Progressive politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1914 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 21 to Loren Wheeler, receiving 2,417 votes (5.56%).

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How many votes has Porter Paddock received?

Porter Paddock has received 2,417 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Porter Paddock’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1914U.S. HouseIllinoisLost2,4175.56%Loren Wheeler
James Graham

William Koenikramer
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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.