Adolph Michelson

U.S. House candidate
Home state
North Dakota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Michelson63,028
Opponents367,258
1
Elections run

Adolph Michelson, a Democratic politician from North Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. House election in North Dakota's at-large district to Usher Burdick, receiving 63,028 votes (14.65%).

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How many votes has Adolph Michelson received?

Adolph Michelson has received 63,028 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Adolph Michelson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. HouseNorth DakotaLost63,02814.65%Usher Burdick
Charles Robertson

R J Downey

Thomas Hall

John Omdahl
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