Sam G Gilleland

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Idaho
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gilleland8,033
Opponents246,663
1
Elections run

Sam G Gilleland, a Socialist politician from Idaho, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. House election in Idaho's at-large district to Burton French, receiving 8,033 votes (3.15%).

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How many votes has Sam G Gilleland received?

Sam G Gilleland has received 8,033 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Sam G Gilleland’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916U.S. HouseIdahoLost8,0333.15%Burton French
Addison Smith

Marion J Kerr

John Stanley V

A B Clark
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