Harry J. Histen

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Histen6,815
Opponents161,875
1
Elections run

Harry J. Histen, a Libertarian politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in California's District 36 to George E. Brown Jr., receiving 6,815 votes (4.04%).

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How many votes has Harry J. Histen received?

Harry J. Histen has received 6,815 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Harry J. Histen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost6,8154.04%George E. Brown Jr.
John Paul Stark
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