Ira Welsh

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
communist
On the ballot
1932
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Welsh197
Opponents101,825
1
Elections run

Ira Welsh, a Communist politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1932 U.S. House election in Michigan's District 2 to John Lehr, receiving 197 votes (0.19%).

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How many votes has Ira Welsh received?

Ira Welsh has received 197 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ira Welsh’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1932U.S. HouseMichiganLost1970.19%John Lehr
Earl Michener

Harold P Marley
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.