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Michael Bernhardt

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Vermont
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1988
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bernhardt105,319
Opponents134,558
1
Elections run

Michael Bernhardt, a Republican politician from Vermont, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1988 governor election in Vermont to Madeleine Kunin, receiving 105,319 votes (43.3%).

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How many votes has Michael Bernhardt received?

Michael Bernhardt has received 105,319 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Michael Bernhardt’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1988GovernorVermontLost105,31943.3%Madeleine Kunin
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