William Appleton
U.S. House candidate
- Born
- November 16, 1786
- Died
- February 15, 1862
- Age at death
- 75
- Home state
- Massachusetts
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1856
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Appleton6,513
Opponents6,582
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Elections run
William Appleton (1786–1862), a Democratic politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1856 U.S. House election in Massachusetts's District 5 to Anson Burlingame, receiving 6,513 votes (49.66%).
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How many votes has William Appleton received?
William Appleton has received 6,513 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 | U.S. HouseMassachusetts | Lost | 6,51349.66% | Anson Burlingame |
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