Christopher V.A. Schmidt

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1996
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Schmidt6,111
Opponents201,797
1
Elections run

Christopher V.A. Schmidt, a Libertarian politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1996 U.S. House election in California's District 12 to Tom Lantos, receiving 6,111 votes (2.94%).

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How many votes has Christopher V.A. Schmidt received?

Christopher V.A. Schmidt has received 6,111 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Christopher V.A. Schmidt’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1996U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost6,1112.94%Tom Lantos
Storm Jenkins

Richard Borg
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