Leon Sacks, U.S. House candidate

Leon Sacks

U.S. House candidate
Born
October 7, 1902
Died
March 11, 1972
Age at death
69
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1942
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sacks38,768
Opponents44,519
1
Elections run

Leon Sacks (1902–1972), a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1942 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 1 to James Gallagher, receiving 38,768 votes (46.55%).

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How many votes has Leon Sacks received?

Leon Sacks has received 38,768 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Leon Sacks’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1942U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost38,76846.55%James Gallagher
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