Frank Bessen

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1902
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bessen226
Opponents35,469
1
Elections run

Frank Bessen, a Democratic politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1902 U.S. House election in New York's District 1 to Townsend Scudder, receiving 226 votes (0.63%).

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How many votes has Frank Bessen received?

Frank Bessen has received 226 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Frank Bessen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1902U.S. HouseNew YorkLost2260.63%Townsend Scudder
Frederic Storm
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.