Al Wachtel

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1992
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wachtel76,525
Opponents132,857
1
Elections run

Al Wachtel, a Democratic politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1992 U.S. House election in California's District 28 to David Dreier, receiving 76,525 votes (36.55%).

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How many votes has Al Wachtel received?

Al Wachtel has received 76,525 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Al Wachtel’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1992U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost76,52536.55%David Dreier
Walt Contreras Sheasby

Thomas J. Dominy
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