Carroll O. Switzer

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1948
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Switzer434,432
Opponents553,900
1
Elections run

Carroll O. Switzer, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1948 governor election in Iowa to William S. Beardsley, receiving 434,432 votes (43.67%).

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How many votes has Carroll O. Switzer received?

Carroll O. Switzer has received 434,432 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Carroll O. Switzer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1948GovernorIowaLost434,43243.67%William S. Beardsley
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