William Buffett

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
whig
On the ballot
1840
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Buffett4,880
Opponents6,069
1
Elections run

William Buffett, a Whig politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1840 U.S. House election in New York's District 1 to Charles Floyd, receiving 4,880 votes (44.57%).

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How many votes has William Buffett received?

William Buffett has received 4,880 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Buffett’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1840U.S. HouseNew YorkLost4,88044.57%Charles Floyd
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