W J Olinger

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Nebraska
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1886
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Olinger2,384
Opponents49,614
1
Elections run

W J Olinger, a Prohibition politician from Nebraska, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1886 U.S. House election in Nebraska's District 3 to George Dorsey, receiving 2,384 votes (4.58%).

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How many votes has W J Olinger received?

W J Olinger has received 2,384 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

W J Olinger’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1886U.S. HouseNebraskaLost2,3844.58%George Dorsey
A H Webster
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