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General Election Results: Charles C. Van Zandt Secures Republican Victory

General Election Results: Charles C. Van Zandt Secures Republican Victory

The recent general election saw a competitive race between major political parties, culminating in a victory for the Republican candidate. The contest primarily centered on the platforms of the Republican and Democratic parties, with smaller parties also seeking a voice in the electoral process.

Key Facts

  • Charles C. Van Zandt (Republican) won the election with 50.93% of the vote.
  • Jerothmul B. Barnaby (Democratic) followed closely with 48.18%.
  • The victory margin for the majority was 672 votes, representing a 2.75% difference.
  • The Greenback Party, represented by William Foster Jr., captured 0.31% of the total vote.

Candidate Profiles

The election featured a diverse field of candidates, though the majority of the support was split between two primary contenders.

Major Party Candidates

The race was dominated by Charles C. Van Zandt of the Republican Party and Jerothmul B. Barnaby of the Democratic Party. These two candidates represented the core ideological divide of the electorate during this cycle.

Other Candidates

Beyond the major parties, William Foster Jr. ran as a candidate for the Greenback Party, a political movement typically associated with paper money and monetary reform. Other independent or minor candidates also participated, collectively contributing to a small fraction of the total vote count.

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Detailed Election Results

The final tally indicates a narrow victory for the Republican party. With 12,455 votes, Charles C. Van Zandt managed to secure a slim majority over his Democratic opponent.

Official Vote Distribution by Candidate and Party
Party Candidate Votes Percentage (%) Margin (±%)
Republican Charles C. Van Zandt 12,455 50.93% -
Democratic Jerothmul B. Barnaby 11,783 48.18% -
Greenback William Foster Jr. 77 0.31% -
Others Various 141 0.58% -

The data shows that the Republican hold was maintained, with the majority winning by a gap of 672 votes. The combined vote share of the Greenback party and other candidates remained below 1%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the general election?

Charles C. Van Zandt of the Republican Party won the election, receiving 12,455 votes.

What was the percentage of votes received by the Democratic candidate?

Jerothmul B. Barnaby, the Democratic candidate, received 48.18% of the total votes.

How many votes did the Greenback candidate receive?

William Foster Jr., representing the Greenback Party, received 77 votes, which accounted for 0.31% of the total.

What was the margin of victory for the winning candidate?

The majority margin was 672 votes, which equates to a 2.75% difference between the top two candidates.

Did any other candidates run in the election?

Yes, in addition to the major party candidates and the Greenback candidate, other candidates received a combined total of 141 votes (0.58%).

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