Omar B. Ketchum

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Kansas
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1934
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ketchum359,877
Opponents422,030
1
Elections run

Omar B. Ketchum, a Democratic politician from Kansas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1934 governor election in Kansas to Alf Landon, receiving 359,877 votes (45.63%).

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How many votes has Omar B. Ketchum received?

Omar B. Ketchum has received 359,877 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Omar B. Ketchum’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1934GovernorKansasLost359,87745.63%Alf Landon
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