Mike Bethel

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Vermont
Party
Independent
On the ballot
2008
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bethel14,349
Opponents281,250
1
Elections run

Mike Bethel, an Independent politician from Vermont, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2008 U.S. House election in Vermont's at-large district to Peter Welch, receiving 14,349 votes (4.81%).

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How many votes has Mike Bethel received?

Mike Bethel has received 14,349 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Mike Bethel’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2008U.S. HouseVermontLost14,3494.81%Peter Welch
Jerry Trudell

Thomas James Hermann

Cris Ericson

Jane Newton
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.