Thomas Swinburn

U.S. House candidate
Home state
West Virginia
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1906
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Swinburn974
Opponents36,709
1
Elections run

Thomas Swinburn, a Socialist politician from West Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1906 U.S. House election in West Virginia's District 3 to Joseph Gaines, receiving 974 votes (2.58%).

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How many votes has Thomas Swinburn received?

Thomas Swinburn has received 974 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas Swinburn’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1906U.S. HouseWest VirginiaLost9742.58%Joseph Gaines
George Byrne

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