Jacob Berman

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1948
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Berman1,915
Opponents102,611
1
Elections run

Jacob Berman, an Independent politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1948 U.S. House election in California's District 19 to Chester Holifield, receiving 1,915 votes (1.83%).

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How many votes has Jacob Berman received?

Jacob Berman has received 1,915 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jacob Berman’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1948U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost1,9151.83%Chester Holifield
Joseph Francis Quigley

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