William Dodd

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1798
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Dodd1,765
Opponents2,606
1
Elections run

William Dodd, an Independent politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1798 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 11 to John Smilie, receiving 1,765 votes (40.38%).

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How many votes has William Dodd received?

William Dodd has received 1,765 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Dodd’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1798U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost1,76540.38%John Smilie
Leo O Guthrie
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