Samuel W Packer

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1890
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Packer584
Opponents39,008
1
Elections run

Samuel W Packer, a Prohibition politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1890 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 4 to Walter C. Newberry, receiving 584 votes (1.48%).

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How many votes has Samuel W Packer received?

Samuel W Packer has received 584 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Samuel W Packer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1890U.S. HouseIllinoisLost5841.48%Walter C. Newberry
George Adams
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