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Gilbert R. Saldana

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Saldana54,497
Opponents138,594
1
Elections run

Gilbert R. Saldana, a Democratic politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in California's District 21 to Elton Gallegly, receiving 54,497 votes (28.22%).

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How many votes has Gilbert R. Saldana received?

Gilbert R. Saldana has received 54,497 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Gilbert R. Saldana’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost54,49728.22%Elton Gallegly
Daniel Wiener
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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.