Elden H Shute

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Maine
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1968
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Shute81,398
Opponents102,369
1
Elections run

Elden H Shute, a Republican politician from Maine, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1968 U.S. House election in Maine's District 2 to William D. Hathaway, receiving 81,398 votes (44.29%).

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How many votes has Elden H Shute received?

Elden H Shute has received 81,398 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Elden H Shute’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1968U.S. HouseMaineLost81,39844.29%William D. Hathaway
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