Louis Burdenz

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
communist
On the ballot
1936
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Burdenz1,470
Opponents91,838
1
Elections run

Louis Burdenz, a Communist politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1936 U.S. House election in New York's District 17 to Theodore Peyser, receiving 1,470 votes (1.58%).

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How many votes has Louis Burdenz received?

Louis Burdenz has received 1,470 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Louis Burdenz’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936U.S. HouseNew YorkLost1,4701.58%William Edlin
Theodore Peyser

Frederick F Greenman
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