Samuel Benton
U.S. House candidate
- Home state
- Mississippi
- Party
- unknown
- On the ballot
- 1859
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Benton76
Opponents4,156
1
Elections run
Samuel Benton, a politician from Mississippi, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1859 U.S. House election in Mississippi's District 1 to Lucius Lamar, receiving 76 votes (1.8%).
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How many votes has Samuel Benton received?
Samuel Benton has received 76 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 | U.S. HouseMississippi | Lost | 761.8% | Lucius Lamar James L Alcorn |
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