Joseph Backer

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Backer241
Opponents122,395
1
Elections run

Joseph Backer, a Socialist politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 3 to Michael Bradley, receiving 241 votes (0.2%).

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How many votes has Joseph Backer received?

Joseph Backer has received 241 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joseph Backer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost2410.2%Michael Bradley
Frank J Kownacki

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