John C Kahlenbeck

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Indiana
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kahlenbeck1,316
Opponents53,727
1
Elections run

John C Kahlenbeck, a Socialist politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. House election in Indiana's District 9 to Fred Purnell, receiving 1,316 votes (2.39%).

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How many votes has John C Kahlenbeck received?

John C Kahlenbeck has received 1,316 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John C Kahlenbeck’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916U.S. HouseIndianaLost1,3162.39%Fred Purnell
David F Maish

G Stanley West

John W Whicken
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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.