Sylvester G Sherman
U.S. House candidate
- Home state
- Rhode Island
- Party
- whig
- On the ballot
- 1849
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sherman1,959
Opponents2,178
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Elections run
Sylvester G Sherman, a Whig politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1849 U.S. House election in Rhode Island's District 2 to Benjamin B Thurston, receiving 1,959 votes (47.07%).
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How many votes has Sylvester G Sherman received?
Sylvester G Sherman has received 1,959 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1849 | U.S. HouseRhode Island | Lost | 1,95947.07% | Benjamin B Thurston Charles M Hall |
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