Sterrett

(name as recorded in the historical source)
U.S. House candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
whig
On the ballot
1853
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sterrett2,506
Opponents9,204
1
Elections run

Sterrett, a Whig politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1853 U.S. House election in Virginia's District 11 to John Snodgrass, receiving 2,506 votes (21.4%).

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How many votes has Sterrett received?

Sterrett has received 2,506 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Sterrett’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1853U.S. HouseVirginiaLost2,50621.4%John Snodgrass
Charles Lewis
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.