Frank Chelf, U.S. House candidate

Frank Chelf

U.S. House candidate
Born
September 22, 1907
Died
September 1, 1982
Age at death
74
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1966
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Chelf56,902
Opponents66,944
1
Elections run

Frank Chelf (1907–1982), a Democratic politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1966 U.S. House election in Kentucky's District 4 to M. Gene Snyder, receiving 56,902 votes (45.95%).

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How many votes has Frank Chelf received?

Frank Chelf has received 56,902 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Frank Chelf’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1966U.S. HouseKentuckyLost56,90245.95%John J Moloney
M. Gene Snyder
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