Charles Oberkirsh

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
communist
On the ballot
1936
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Oberkirsh2,265
Opponents137,599
1
Elections run

Charles Oberkirsh, a Communist politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1936 U.S. House election in New York's District 9 to Eugene Keogh, receiving 2,265 votes (1.62%).

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How many votes has Charles Oberkirsh received?

Charles Oberkirsh has received 2,265 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Charles Oberkirsh’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936U.S. HouseNew YorkLost2,2651.62%Eugene Keogh
Robert E Hower

Herman Shapiro
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