Edgar J. Helms

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New Hampshire
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Helms39,546
Opponents84,535
1
Elections run

Edgar J. Helms, a Democratic politician from New Hampshire, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. House election in New Hampshire's District 2 to James C. Cleveland, receiving 39,546 votes (31.87%).

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How many votes has Edgar J. Helms received?

Edgar J. Helms has received 39,546 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edgar J. Helms’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. HouseNew HampshireLost39,54631.87%James C. Cleveland
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