William P Buffum

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1884
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Buffum539
Opponents16,314
1
Elections run

William P Buffum, a Prohibition politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1884 U.S. House election in Rhode Island's District 1 to Henry Spooner, receiving 539 votes (3.19%).

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How many votes has William P Buffum received?

William P Buffum has received 539 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William P Buffum’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1884U.S. HouseRhode IslandLost5393.19%Henry Spooner
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Daniel Bruce Jr.
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