Austin F. Flegel, Gubernatorial candidate

Austin F. Flegel

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
May 4, 1890
Died
September 14, 1956
Age at death
66
Home state
Oregon
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1950
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Flegel171,750
Opponents334,160
1
Elections run

Austin F. Flegel (1890–1956), a Democratic politician from Oregon, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1950 governor election in Oregon to Douglas McKay, receiving 171,750 votes (33.95%).

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How many votes has Austin F. Flegel received?

Austin F. Flegel has received 171,750 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Austin F. Flegel’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1950GovernorOregonLost171,75033.95%Douglas McKay
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified August 15, 2026.