Kenneth M Petri

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Ohio
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Petri44,605
Opponents49,218
1
Elections run

Kenneth M Petri, a Democratic politician from Ohio, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. House election in Ohio's District 8 to Frederick Smith, receiving 44,605 votes (47.54%).

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How many votes has Kenneth M Petri received?

Kenneth M Petri has received 44,605 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Kenneth M Petri’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. HouseOhioLost44,60547.54%Frederick Smith
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