Samuel J French

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
socialist labor
On the ballot
1920
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
French137
Opponents71,039
1
Elections run

Samuel J French, a Socialist Labor politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1920 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 16 to Clifford Ireland, receiving 137 votes (0.19%).

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How many votes has Samuel J French received?

Samuel J French has received 137 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Samuel J French’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1920U.S. HouseIllinoisLost1370.19%Clifford Ireland
Jefferson Earle Houston

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