Preston
(name as recorded in the historical source)
U.S. House candidate
- Home state
- Maryland
- Party
- whig
- On the ballot
- 1853–1861
0-3
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Preston15,485
Opponents22,190
3
Elections run
Between 1853 and 1861, Preston ran in 3 U.S. House elections, losing all 3. Preston's biggest single-election total was 6,200 votes, in the 1861 U.S. House election in Maryland's District 3.
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How many votes has Preston received?
Preston has received 15,485 popular votes across 3 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–3.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 | U.S. HouseMaryland | Lost | 6,20048.05% | Cornelius Leary |
| 1859 | U.S. HouseMaryland | Lost | 4,22430.53% | James Harris |
| 1853 | U.S. HouseMaryland | Lost | 5,06146.27% | Joshua Vansant |
Cite this profile. PolitiFinder, “Preston: election history & vote totals.” https://politifinder.com/p/preston-maryland. Accessed [date].