Diedrich T Gerdes

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Oregon
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1902
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gerdes2,753
Opponents40,952
1
Elections run

Diedrich T Gerdes, a Socialist politician from Oregon, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1902 U.S. House election in Oregon's District 2 to John Williamson, receiving 2,753 votes (6.3%).

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How many votes has Diedrich T Gerdes received?

Diedrich T Gerdes has received 2,753 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Diedrich T Gerdes’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1902U.S. HouseOregonLost2,7536.3%John Williamson
W F Butcher

F R Spaulding
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