Ernest Niemeyer

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Indiana
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Niemeyer103,957
Opponents122,326
1
Elections run

Ernest Niemeyer, a Republican politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in Indiana's District 2 to Floyd J. Fithian, receiving 103,957 votes (45.94%).

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How many votes has Ernest Niemeyer received?

Ernest Niemeyer has received 103,957 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ernest Niemeyer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseIndianaLost103,95745.94%Floyd J. Fithian
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