Harold Petersen

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1962
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Petersen36,810
Opponents97,014
1
Elections run

Harold Petersen, a Republican politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1962 U.S. House election in California's District 8 to George Miller, receiving 36,810 votes (27.51%).

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How many votes has Harold Petersen received?

Harold Petersen has received 36,810 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Harold Petersen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1962U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost36,81027.51%George Miller
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