Samuel Axtel

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1878
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Axtel301
Opponents24,883
1
Elections run

Samuel Axtel, a Prohibition politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1878 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 27 to James Osmer, receiving 301 votes (1.2%).

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How many votes has Samuel Axtel received?

Samuel Axtel has received 301 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Samuel Axtel’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1878U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost3011.2%James Osmer
Allen

Katherine L Camp
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