Richard Davis
★ U.S. Representative
- Born
- January 1, 1799
- Died
- June 17, 1871
- Age at death
- 72
- Home state
- New York
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1840–1842
2-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Davis11,233
Opponents9,496
2
Elections run
Between 1840 and 1842, Richard Davis ran in 2 U.S. House elections, winning all 2. Davis's biggest single-election total was 6,069 votes, in the 1842 U.S. House election in New York's District 8. Davis's closest win came in the 1840 U.S. House election in New York's District 5, decided by 217 votes.
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How many votes has Richard Davis received?
Richard Davis has received 11,233 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 2–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1842 | U.S. HouseNew York | Won | 6,06957.16% | Henry Rankin Knevels |
| 1840 | U.S. HouseNew York | Won | 5,16451.07% | Charles Johnston |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q759160). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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