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Edwin L. Frank

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Frank56,644
Opponents151,899
1
Elections run

Edwin L. Frank, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 12 to Philip M. Crane, receiving 56,644 votes (27.16%).

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How many votes has Edwin L. Frank received?

Edwin L. Frank has received 56,644 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edwin L. Frank’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseIllinoisLost56,64427.16%Philip M. Crane
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