Richard McArty

U.S. Representative
Home state
New York
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1821
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McArty2,592
Opponents1,819
1
Elections run

Richard McArty, a Democratic politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1821 U.S. House election in New York's District 8 with 2,592 votes (58.76%), defeating George M Haight and Benoni Austin and 5 other candidates.

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How many votes has Richard McArty received?

Richard McArty has received 2,592 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.

Election history

Richard McArty’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1821U.S. HouseNew YorkWon2,59258.76%George M Haight
Benoni Austin

Henry C Houghtaling

Richard McCarty

Leonard Bronk

Clyde W Carter

Sylvanus Barker V
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