J Banks Kurtz, U.S. House candidate

J Banks Kurtz

U.S. House candidate
Born
October 31, 1867
Died
September 18, 1960
Age at death
92
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1934
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kurtz34,631
Opponents43,792
1
Elections run

J Banks Kurtz (1867–1960), a Prohibition politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1934 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 23 to Don Gingery, receiving 34,631 votes (0.89%).

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How many votes has J Banks Kurtz received?

J Banks Kurtz has received 34,631 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

J Banks Kurtz’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1934U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost34,6310.89%Don Gingery
George W Hartmann
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