Wootton
(name as recorded in the historical source)
U.S. House candidate
- Home state
- Virginia
- Party
- whig
- On the ballot
- 1853
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wootton3,586
Opponents4,732
1
Elections run
Wootton, a Whig politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1853 U.S. House election in Virginia's District 5 to Thomas Bocock, receiving 3,586 votes (43.11%).
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How many votes has Wootton received?
Wootton has received 3,586 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 | U.S. HouseVirginia | Lost | 3,58643.11% | Thomas Bocock Arnett |
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