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H. E. Berkstresser

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Alabama
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1936
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Berkstresser33,698
Opponents241,654
1
Elections run

H. E. Berkstresser, a Republican politician from Alabama, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1936 U.S. Senate election in Alabama to John H. Bankhead, receiving 33,698 votes (12.24%).

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How many votes has H. E. Berkstresser received?

H. E. Berkstresser has received 33,698 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

H. E. Berkstresser’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936U.S. SenateAlabamaLost33,69812.24%John H. Bankhead
William C. Irby
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