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Henry Chapin

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1946
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Chapin34,260
Opponents49,196
1
Elections run

Henry Chapin, a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 8 to Charles Gerlach, receiving 34,260 votes (41.05%).

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How many votes has Henry Chapin received?

Henry Chapin has received 34,260 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Henry Chapin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1946U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost34,26041.05%Charles Gerlach
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