Marvin Garson

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
peace and freedom
On the ballot
1968
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Garson4,607
Opponents126,787
1
Elections run

Marvin Garson, a Peace And Freedom politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1968 U.S. House election in California's District 5 to Phillip Burton, receiving 4,607 votes (3.51%).

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How many votes has Marvin Garson received?

Marvin Garson has received 4,607 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Marvin Garson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1968U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost4,6073.51%Phillip Burton
Waldo Velasquez
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