William Dickson

U.S. House candidate
Born
May 5, 1770
Died
February 21, 1816
Age at death
45
Home state
Tennessee
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1813
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Dickson2,417
Opponents6,637
1
Elections run

William Dickson (1770–1816), an Independent politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1813 U.S. House election in Tennessee's District 1 to John Rhea, receiving 2,417 votes (26.7%).

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How many votes has William Dickson received?

William Dickson has received 2,417 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Dickson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1813U.S. HouseTennesseeLost2,41726.7%John Rhea
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