Shepherd Leffler
U.S. House candidate
- Born
- April 24, 1811
- Died
- September 7, 1879
- Age at death
- 68
- Home state
- Iowa
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1856
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Leffler15,868
Opponents21,888
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Elections run
Shepherd Leffler (1811–1879), a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1856 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 2 to Timothy Davis, receiving 15,868 votes (41.98%).
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How many votes has Shepherd Leffler received?
Shepherd Leffler has received 15,868 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 | U.S. HouseIowa | Lost | 15,86841.98% | Timothy Davis |
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