William Bedall

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1898
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bedall387
Opponents35,180
1
Elections run

William Bedall, a Prohibition politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1898 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 20 to James Williams, receiving 387 votes (1.09%).

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How many votes has William Bedall received?

William Bedall has received 387 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Bedall’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1898U.S. HouseIllinoisLost3871.09%E B Green
James Williams

Theodore G Risley
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