Charles J Wightman

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1936
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wightman140,225
Opponents168,268
1
Elections run

Charles J Wightman, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1936 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 10 to Ralph Church, receiving 140,225 votes (45.45%).

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How many votes has Charles J Wightman received?

Charles J Wightman has received 140,225 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Charles J Wightman’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936U.S. HouseIllinoisLost140,22545.45%Ralph Church
H Truman Gordon
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