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Gustav Bansmer

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Washington
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1966
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bansmer38,029
Opponents87,514
1
Elections run

Gustav Bansmer, a Democratic politician from Washington, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1966 U.S. House election in Washington's District 4 to Catherine May, receiving 38,029 votes (30.29%).

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How many votes has Gustav Bansmer received?

Gustav Bansmer has received 38,029 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Gustav Bansmer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1966U.S. HouseWashingtonLost38,02930.29%Catherine May
Floyd Paxton
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