Edward H Kruse Jr., U.S. House candidate

Edward H Kruse Jr.

U.S. House candidate
Born
October 22, 1918
Died
January 4, 2000
Age at death
81
Home state
Indiana
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1950
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jr.53,550
Opponents70,634
1
Elections run

Edward H Kruse Jr. (1918–2000), a Democratic politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1950 U.S. House election in Indiana's District 4 to Edwin Adair, receiving 53,550 votes (43.12%).

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How many votes has Edward H Kruse Jr. received?

Edward H Kruse Jr. has received 53,550 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edward H Kruse Jr.’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1950U.S. HouseIndianaLost53,55043.12%Edwin Adair
Lewis Black
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