Robert S Blackwell

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
whig
On the ballot
1854
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Blackwell2,591
Opponents10,467
1
Elections run

Robert S Blackwell, a Whig politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1854 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 2 to James Woodworth, receiving 2,591 votes (19.84%).

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How many votes has Robert S Blackwell received?

Robert S Blackwell has received 2,591 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert S Blackwell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1854U.S. HouseIllinoisLost2,59119.84%James Woodworth
Edward Turner

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