Bessie Polonsky
U.S. House candidate
- Home state
- New York
- Party
- communist
- On the ballot
- 1940
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Polonsky1,564
Opponents78,644
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Elections run
Bessie Polonsky, a Communist politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. House election in New York's District 10 to Emanuel Celler, receiving 1,564 votes (1.95%).
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How many votes has Bessie Polonsky received?
Bessie Polonsky has received 1,564 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | U.S. HouseNew York | Lost | 1,5641.95% | Emanuel Celler Marvin Wilson |
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