Harold Franklin

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
communist
On the ballot
1934
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Franklin42
Opponents79,948
1
Elections run

Harold Franklin, a Communist politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1934 U.S. House election in Michigan's District 2 to Earl Michener, receiving 42 votes (0.05%).

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How many votes has Harold Franklin received?

Harold Franklin has received 42 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Harold Franklin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1934U.S. HouseMichiganLost420.05%Earl Michener
John C Lehr

James H McFarlan

Smith

Edward P Allen

Cecil R Irelan
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