Henry R. Schmidt

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
California
Party
Prohibition Party
On the ballot
1946
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Schmidt180,579
Opponents2.3M
1
Elections run

Henry R. Schmidt, a Prohibition politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 governor election in California to Earl Warren, receiving 180,579 votes (7.06%).

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How many votes has Henry R. Schmidt received?

Henry R. Schmidt has received 180,579 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Henry R. Schmidt’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1946GovernorCaliforniaLost180,5797.06%Earl Warren
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