Samuel Whittlesey Dana, U.S. House candidate

Samuel Whittlesey Dana

U.S. House candidate
Born
February 13, 1760
Died
July 21, 1830
Age at death
70
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1794
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Dana1,551
Opponents26,382
1
Elections run

Samuel Whittlesey Dana (1760–1830), an Independent politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1794 U.S. House election in Connecticut's at-large district to James Hillhouse, receiving 1,551 votes (5.55%).

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How many votes has Samuel Whittlesey Dana received?

Samuel Whittlesey Dana has received 1,551 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

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