Forest S. Van Valin

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Prohibition
On the ballot
1938
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Valin9,327
Opponents3.8M
1
Elections run

Forest S. Van Valin, a Prohibition politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1938 U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania to James J. Davis, receiving 9,327 votes (0.24%).

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How many votes has Forest S. Van Valin received?

Forest S. Van Valin has received 9,327 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Forest S. Van Valin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1938U.S. SenatePennsylvaniaLost9,3270.24%James J. Davis
George H. Earle

David H. Felix

Reginald B. Naugle

Pat Toohey
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