Samuel J. Burris (D)

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Won 2 out of 3 generals.
Won 2 out of 2 primaries.
Won 4 out of 5 total contests.

Samuel J. Burris (D)

Past Contests

Date Stage Office District Candidates
1920Nov 2 General Election United States Congressperson District 3
Guy U. Hardy won (58%) against Samuel J. Burris. Candidates »
Candidate Votes %
Guy U. Hardy
winner
Republican
 43,426 57.7%
Samuel J. Burris
Democratic
 31,896 42.4%
Total Votes Cast 75,322  
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1920Sep 14 Democratic Primary United States Congressperson District 3
Samuel J. Burris won (59%) against Allen M. Lembright. Candidates »
Candidate Votes %
Samuel J. Burris
winner
8,784 59.4%
Allen M. Lembright
 6,013 40.6%
Total Votes Cast 14,797  
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1912Nov 5 General Election State Senate District 2
Samuel J. Burris won (53%) against 3 opponents. Candidates »
Candidate Votes %
Samuel J. Burris
winner
Democratic
 8,027 52.9%
Wilkins O. Peterson
Republican
 3,681 24.3%
Lafayette Cornwall
 2,708 17.9%
T. C. Davis
Socialist
 751 5.0%
Total Votes Cast 15,167  
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1912Sep 10 Democratic Primary State Senate District 2
Samuel J. Burris won (100%) against Sam Smith. Candidates »
Candidate Votes %
Samuel J. Burris
winner
4,302 100.0%
Sam Smith
 1 0.0%
Total Votes Cast 4,303  
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1908Nov 3 General Election State Senate District 2
Samuel J. Burris won (53%) against Elgin W. Spencer. Candidates »
Candidate Votes %
Samuel J. Burris
winner
Democratic
 8,208 52.6%
Elgin W. Spencer
 7,408 47.4%
Total Votes Cast 15,616  
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