Harold O Lovre, U.S. House candidate

Harold O Lovre

U.S. House candidate
Born
January 30, 1904
Died
January 17, 1972
Age at death
67
Home state
South Dakota
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1956
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Lovre105,835
Opponents116,516
1
Elections run

Harold O Lovre (1904–1972), a Republican politician from South Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1956 U.S. House election in South Dakota's District 1 to George McGovern, receiving 105,835 votes (47.6%).

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How many votes has Harold O Lovre received?

Harold O Lovre has received 105,835 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Harold O Lovre’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1956U.S. HouseSouth DakotaLost105,83547.6%George McGovern
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