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Arnold G Porterfield

U.S. House candidate
Home state
West Virginia
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1950
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Porterfield31,777
Opponents61,000
1
Elections run

Arnold G Porterfield, a Republican politician from West Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1950 U.S. House election in West Virginia's District 5 to John Kee, receiving 31,777 votes (34.25%).

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How many votes has Arnold G Porterfield received?

Arnold G Porterfield has received 31,777 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Arnold G Porterfield’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1950U.S. HouseWest VirginiaLost31,77734.25%John Kee
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