C Elmer Dietrich

U.S. House candidate
Born
July 30, 1889
Died
May 20, 1942
Age at death
52
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1936
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Dietrich45,808
Opponents55,268
1
Elections run

C Elmer Dietrich (1889–1942), a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1936 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 15 to Albert Rutherford, receiving 45,808 votes (44.97%).

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How many votes has C Elmer Dietrich received?

C Elmer Dietrich has received 45,808 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

C Elmer Dietrich’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost45,80844.97%Albert Rutherford
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