Dorothy A. Samek

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
liberal
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Samek2,909
Opponents157,295
1
Elections run

Dorothy A. Samek, a Liberal politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. House election in New York's District 1 to William Carney, receiving 2,909 votes (1.82%).

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How many votes has Dorothy A. Samek received?

Dorothy A. Samek has received 2,909 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Dorothy A. Samek’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. HouseNew YorkLost2,9091.82%William Carney
John Randolph
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