Elgar Houghton

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Washington
Party
progressive
On the ballot
1952
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Houghton382
Opponents169,032
1
Elections run

Elgar Houghton, a Progressive politician from Washington, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1952 U.S. House election in Washington's District 2 to Alfred Westland, receiving 382 votes (0.23%).

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How many votes has Elgar Houghton received?

Elgar Houghton has received 382 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Elgar Houghton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1952U.S. HouseWashingtonLost3820.23%Alfred Westland
Harry F Henson
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