Allard K. Lowenstein, U.S. House candidate

Allard K. Lowenstein

U.S. House candidate
Born
January 16, 1929
Died
March 14, 1980
Age at death
51
Home state
New York
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Lowenstein87,868
Opponents110,366
1
Elections run

Allard K. Lowenstein (1929–1980), a Democratic politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in New York's District 5 to John W. Wydler, receiving 87,868 votes (41.81%).

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How many votes has Allard K. Lowenstein received?

Allard K. Lowenstein has received 87,868 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Allard K. Lowenstein’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseNew YorkLost87,86841.81%John W. Wydler
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