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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Elam7,274
Opponents9,837
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Elections run
W C Elam, a Republican politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1886 U.S. House election in Virginia's District 8 to William Lee, receiving 7,274 votes (42.51%).
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How many votes has W C Elam received?
W C Elam has received 7,274 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | U.S. HouseVirginia | Lost | 7,27442.51% | William Lee Frank Hume |
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