William Laidlaw
★ U.S. Representative
- Born
- January 1, 1840
- Died
- August 19, 1908
- Age at death
- 68
- Home state
- New York
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1886–1888
2-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Laidlaw44,419
Opponents33,987
2
Elections run
Between 1886 and 1888, William Laidlaw ran in 2 U.S. House elections, winning all 2. Laidlaw's biggest single-election total was 27,453 votes, in the 1888 U.S. House election in New York's District 34. Laidlaw's closest win came in the 1886 U.S. House election in New York's District 34, decided by 7,661 votes.
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How many votes has William Laidlaw received?
William Laidlaw has received 44,419 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 2–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | U.S. HouseNew York | Won | 27,45358.86% | Howe Corey John G Davis |
| 1886 | U.S. HouseNew York | Won | 16,96652.77% | Fernando Wood Huntington |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against the Congressional Bioguide (L000022) and Wikidata (Q8009545). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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