Franklin Harry Ernst III

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
III50,606
Opponents142,946
1
Elections run

Franklin Harry Ernst III, a Republican politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in California's District 6 to Barbara Boxer, receiving 50,606 votes (26.15%).

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How many votes has Franklin Harry Ernst III received?

Franklin Harry Ernst III has received 50,606 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Franklin Harry Ernst III’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost50,60626.15%Barbara Boxer
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