William P Crenshaw

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1896
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Crenshaw561
Opponents63,948
1
Elections run

William P Crenshaw, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1896 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 2 to William Lorimer, receiving 561 votes (0.87%).

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How many votes has William P Crenshaw received?

William P Crenshaw has received 561 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William P Crenshaw’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1896U.S. HouseIllinoisLost5610.87%William Lorimer
William P White

James Craigmile
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