Thomas Updegraff, U.S. House candidate

Thomas Updegraff

U.S. House candidate
Born
April 3, 1834
Died
October 4, 1910
Age at death
76
Home state
Iowa
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1882
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Updegraff10,762
Opponents11,503
1
Elections run

Thomas Updegraff (1834–1910), a Republican politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1882 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 4 to Luman Weller, receiving 10,762 votes (48.29%).

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How many votes has Thomas Updegraff received?

Thomas Updegraff has received 10,762 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas Updegraff’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1882U.S. HouseIowaLost10,76248.29%Luman Weller
Will R Bagley

L O Hatch

James Oakley

Jacob Newton

C O Meredith

E E Cooley

John Schinzal

C G Granger
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