Charles L. Richards, Gubernatorial candidate

Charles L. Richards

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
October 3, 1877
Died
December 22, 1953
Age at death
76
Home state
Nevada
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1930
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Richards16,192
Opponents18,442
1
Elections run

Charles L. Richards (1877–1953), a Democratic politician from Nevada, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1930 governor election in Nevada to Fred B. Balzar, receiving 16,192 votes (46.75%).

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How many votes has Charles L. Richards received?

Charles L. Richards has received 16,192 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Charles L. Richards’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1930GovernorNevadaLost16,19246.75%Fred B. Balzar
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