John Derr

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Idaho
Party
Progressive
On the ballot
1948
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Derr3,154
Opponents211,034
1
Elections run

John Derr, a Progressive politician from Idaho, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1948 U.S. Senate election in Idaho to Bert H. Miller, receiving 3,154 votes (1.47%).

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How many votes has John Derr received?

John Derr has received 3,154 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John Derr’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1948U.S. SenateIdahoLost3,1541.47%Bert H. Miller
Henry C. Dworshak

Paul Wengert
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