Samuel Ringgold

U.S. House candidate
Born
January 15, 1770
Died
October 18, 1829
Age at death
59
Home state
Maryland
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1796
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ringgold695
Opponents1,795
1
Elections run

Samuel Ringgold (1770–1829), an Independent politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1796 U.S. House election in Maryland's District 4 to George Baer, receiving 695 votes (27.91%).

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How many votes has Samuel Ringgold received?

Samuel Ringgold has received 695 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Samuel Ringgold’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1796U.S. HouseMarylandLost69527.91%George Baer
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