William Sirwell

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1870
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sirwell8,891
Opponents12,591
1
Elections run

William Sirwell, a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1870 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 23 to Ebenezer McJunkin, receiving 8,891 votes (41.39%).

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How many votes has William Sirwell received?

William Sirwell has received 8,891 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Sirwell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1870U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost8,89141.39%Ebenezer McJunkin
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