Chester L Kinsey

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Montana
Party
progressive
On the ballot
1950
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kinsey1,389
Opponents118,857
1
Elections run

Chester L Kinsey, a Progressive politician from Montana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1950 U.S. House election in Montana's District 2 to Wesley A Dewart, receiving 1,389 votes (1.16%).

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How many votes has Chester L Kinsey received?

Chester L Kinsey has received 1,389 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Chester L Kinsey’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1950U.S. HouseMontanaLost1,3891.16%Wesley A Dewart
John J Holmes
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.