Richard S Donnell, U.S. House candidate

Richard S Donnell

U.S. House candidate
Born
September 20, 1820
Died
June 3, 1867
Age at death
46
Home state
North Carolina
Party
whig
On the ballot
1845
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Donnell4,009
Opponents4,654
1
Elections run

Richard S Donnell (1820–1867), a Whig politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1845 U.S. House election in North Carolina's District 8 to Richard C Clarke, receiving 4,009 votes (46.28%).

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How many votes has Richard S Donnell received?

Richard S Donnell has received 4,009 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard S Donnell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1845U.S. HouseNorth CarolinaLost4,00946.28%Richard C Clarke
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