Samuel D Purviance

U.S. House candidate
Born
January 7, 1774
Died
January 1, 1806
Age at death
31
Home state
North Carolina
Party
federalist
On the ballot
1800
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Purviance894
Opponents3,086
1
Elections run

Samuel D Purviance (1774–1806), a Federalist politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1800 U.S. House election in North Carolina's District 7 to William Grove, receiving 894 votes (22.46%).

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How many votes has Samuel D Purviance received?

Samuel D Purviance has received 894 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Samuel D Purviance’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1800U.S. HouseNorth CarolinaLost89422.46%William Grove
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