Allan Byron Swift

U.S. Representative
Home state
Washington
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1978
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Swift70,620
Opponents66,793
1
Elections run

Allan Byron Swift, a Democratic politician from Washington, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1978 U.S. House election in Washington's District 2 with 70,620 votes (51.39%), defeating John Nance Garner.

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How many votes has Allan Byron Swift received?

Allan Byron Swift has received 70,620 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.

Election history

Allan Byron Swift’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. HouseWashingtonWon70,62051.39%John Nance Garner
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