Bruce W. Summer

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Summer75,664
Opponents124,854
1
Elections run

Bruce W. Summer, a Democratic politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in California's District 40 to Robert E. Badham, receiving 75,664 votes (37.73%).

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How many votes has Bruce W. Summer received?

Bruce W. Summer has received 75,664 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Bruce W. Summer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost75,66437.73%Robert E. Badham
Steve Sears
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