Elmer D Needham

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Washington
Party
progressive
On the ballot
1948
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Needham3,753
Opponents132,237
1
Elections run

Elmer D Needham, a Progressive politician from Washington, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1948 U.S. House election in Washington's District 2 to Henry M. Jackson, receiving 3,753 votes (2.76%).

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How many votes has Elmer D Needham received?

Elmer D Needham has received 3,753 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Elmer D Needham’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1948U.S. HouseWashingtonLost3,7532.76%Henry M. Jackson
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