Thornton
(name as recorded in the historical source)
U.S. House candidate
- Home state
- Connecticut
- Party
- socialist labor
- On the ballot
- 1894
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Thornton471
Opponents51,862
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Elections run
Thornton, a Socialist Labor politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1894 U.S. House election in Connecticut's District 2 to Nehemiah Sperry, receiving 471 votes (0.9%).
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How many votes has Thornton received?
Thornton has received 471 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | U.S. HouseConnecticut | Lost | 4710.9% | Nehemiah Sperry James Pigott Baldwin Griffin |
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