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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Merchant3,666
Opponents17,472
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Elections run
W B Merchant, a Democratic politician from Louisiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1878 U.S. House election in Louisiana's District 3 to Joseph Acklen, receiving 3,666 votes (17.34%).
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How many votes has W B Merchant received?
W B Merchant has received 3,666 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 | U.S. HouseLouisiana | Lost | 3,66617.34% | Joseph Acklen Clarence S Hebert |
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