Richard Wootton

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Maryland
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1803
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wootton232
Opponents3,381
1
Elections run

Richard Wootton, an Independent politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1803 U.S. House election in Maryland's District 3 to Thomas Plater, receiving 232 votes (6.42%).

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How many votes has Richard Wootton received?

Richard Wootton has received 232 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard Wootton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1803U.S. HouseMarylandLost2326.42%Thomas Plater
Patrick Magruder
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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.