Bethel M Custer

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1878
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Custer8,285
Opponents14,287
1
Elections run

Bethel M Custer, a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1878 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 6 to William Ward, receiving 8,285 votes (36.7%).

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How many votes has Bethel M Custer received?

Bethel M Custer has received 8,285 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Bethel M Custer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1878U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost8,28536.7%William Ward
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