J B Chavez

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
progressive
On the ballot
1948
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Chavez198
Opponents37,173
1
Elections run

J B Chavez, a Progressive politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1948 U.S. House election in Texas's District 16 to Kenneth Regan, receiving 198 votes (0.53%).

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How many votes has J B Chavez received?

J B Chavez has received 198 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

J B Chavez’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1948U.S. HouseTexasLost1980.53%Kenneth Regan
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