Elmer J Burkett, U.S. House candidate

Elmer J Burkett

U.S. House candidate
Born
December 1, 1867
Died
May 23, 1935
Age at death
67
Home state
Nebraska
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1928
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Burkett38,583
Opponents39,202
1
Elections run

Elmer J Burkett (1867–1935), a Republican politician from Nebraska, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1928 U.S. House election in Nebraska's District 1 to John Morehead, receiving 38,583 votes (49.6%).

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How many votes has Elmer J Burkett received?

Elmer J Burkett has received 38,583 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Elmer J Burkett’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1928U.S. HouseNebraskaLost38,58349.6%John Morehead
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