Silas Burroughs
U.S. House candidate
- Born
- July 16, 1810
- Died
- June 3, 1860
- Age at death
- 49
- Home state
- New York
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1840–1848
0-2
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Burroughs6,523
Opponents14,883
2
Elections run
Between 1840 and 1848, Silas Burroughs ran in 2 U.S. House elections, losing all 2. Burroughs's biggest single-election total was 4,309 votes, in the 1840 U.S. House election in New York's District 33.
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How many votes has Silas Burroughs received?
Silas Burroughs has received 6,523 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–2.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 | U.S. HouseNew York | Lost | 2,21419.37% | Lorenzo Burrows John G Davis |
| 1840 | U.S. HouseNew York | Lost | 4,30943.2% | Alfred Babcock Francis Hutchinson |
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