Thomas Wrightson

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1870
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wrightson4,578
Opponents9,213
1
Elections run

Thomas Wrightson, a Republican politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1870 U.S. House election in Kentucky's District 6 to William Arthur, receiving 4,578 votes (33.13%).

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How many votes has Thomas Wrightson received?

Thomas Wrightson has received 4,578 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas Wrightson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1870U.S. HouseKentuckyLost4,57833.13%William Arthur
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