Bert Chesner

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Montana
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1936
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Chesner386
Opponents121,644
1
Elections run

Bert Chesner, a Socialist politician from Montana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1936 U.S. House election in Montana's District 2 to James F Oconnor, receiving 386 votes (0.32%).

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How many votes has Bert Chesner received?

Bert Chesner has received 386 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Bert Chesner’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936U.S. HouseMontanaLost3860.32%James F Oconnor
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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 July 28, 2026.