David M Potts, U.S. House candidate

David M Potts

U.S. House candidate
Born
March 12, 1906
Died
September 11, 1976
Age at death
70
Home state
New York
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1948
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Potts57,061
Opponents109,835
1
Elections run

David M Potts (1906–1976), a Republican politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1948 U.S. House election in New York's District 26 to Christopher McGrath, receiving 57,061 votes (34.19%).

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How many votes has David M Potts received?

David M Potts has received 57,061 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

David M Potts’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1948U.S. HouseNew YorkLost57,06134.19%Christopher McGrath
Nicholas Carnes
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