Bertrand W Gearhart, U.S. House candidate

Bertrand W Gearhart

U.S. House candidate
Born
May 31, 1890
Died
October 11, 1955
Age at death
65
Home state
California
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1948
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gearhart66,563
Opponents75,399
1
Elections run

Bertrand W Gearhart (1890–1955), a Republican politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1948 U.S. House election in California's District 9 to Cecil White, receiving 66,563 votes (46.88%).

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How many votes has Bertrand W Gearhart received?

Bertrand W Gearhart has received 66,563 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Bertrand W Gearhart’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1948U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost66,56346.88%Cecil White
Henry Daniels
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