Willoughby Newton
★ U.S. Representative
- Born
- December 2, 1802
- Died
- May 23, 1874
- Age at death
- 71
- Home state
- Virginia
- Party
- whig
- On the ballot
- 1843
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Newton1,008
Opponents818
1
Elections run
Willoughby Newton (1802–1874), a Whig politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1843 U.S. House election in Virginia's District 8 with 1,008 votes (55.2%), defeating Eppa Hunter.
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How many votes has Willoughby Newton received?
Willoughby Newton has received 1,008 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1843 | U.S. HouseVirginia | Won | 1,00855.2% | Eppa Hunter |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against the Congressional Bioguide (N000080) and Wikidata (Q3034). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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