Gus Petrit

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1908
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Petrit423
Opponents29,961
1
Elections run

Gus Petrit, a Socialist politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1908 U.S. House election in New York's District 7 to John Fitzgerald, receiving 423 votes (1.39%).

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How many votes has Gus Petrit received?

Gus Petrit has received 423 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Gus Petrit’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1908U.S. HouseNew YorkLost4231.39%John Fitzgerald
William R A Koehl

Smith

Brown
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