Fred W. Colburn

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1984
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Colburn6,850
Opponents237,622
1
Elections run

Fred W. Colburn, a Libertarian politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1984 U.S. House election in California's District 14 to Norm Shumway, receiving 6,850 votes (2.8%).

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How many votes has Fred W. Colburn received?

Fred W. Colburn has received 6,850 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Fred W. Colburn’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1984U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost6,8502.8%Norm Shumway
Ruth Paula Carlson
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