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Dean Vanderstelt

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
2014
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Vanderstelt70,851
Opponents142,221
1
Elections run

Dean Vanderstelt, a Democratic politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2014 U.S. House election in Michigan's District 2 to Bill Huizenga, receiving 70,851 votes (33.25%).

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How many votes has Dean Vanderstelt received?

Dean Vanderstelt has received 70,851 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Dean Vanderstelt’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2014U.S. HouseMichiganLost70,85133.25%Bill Huizenga
Ronald Welch II
Ronald E. Graeser
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