Lester E Harnden

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Oregon
Party
socialist labor
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Harnden1,207
Opponents167,847
1
Elections run

Lester E Harnden, a Socialist Labor politician from Oregon, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. House election in Oregon's District 3 to Homer Angell, receiving 1,207 votes (0.71%).

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How many votes has Lester E Harnden received?

Lester E Harnden has received 1,207 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Lester E Harnden’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. HouseOregonLost1,2070.71%Homer Angell
Nan Wood Honeyman

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