Thomas Polk Merrit

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
jeffersonian
On the ballot
1896
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Merrit528
Opponents50,585
1
Elections run

Thomas Polk Merrit, a Jeffersonian politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1896 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 9 to Daniel Ermentrout, receiving 528 votes (1.03%).

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How many votes has Thomas Polk Merrit received?

Thomas Polk Merrit has received 528 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas Polk Merrit’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1896U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost5281.03%Daniel Ermentrout
Aaron Williams

George H Heffner

Isaac P Merkel
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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.