Benjamin M Golder, U.S. House candidate

Benjamin M Golder

U.S. House candidate
Born
December 23, 1891
Died
December 30, 1946
Age at death
55
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Golder42,578
Opponents75,536
1
Elections run

Benjamin M Golder (1891–1946), a Republican politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 4 to John Sheridan, receiving 42,578 votes (36.05%).

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How many votes has Benjamin M Golder received?

Benjamin M Golder has received 42,578 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Benjamin M Golder’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost42,57836.05%John Sheridan
Frank E Wood

T J Martin

Harry L Neal

Cunningham
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