Oscar Fosheim

U.S. House candidate
Home state
South Dakota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Fosheim91,967
Opponents135,406
1
Elections run

Oscar Fosheim, a Democratic politician from South Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. House election in South Dakota's District 1 to Karl Mundt, receiving 91,967 votes (40.45%).

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How many votes has Oscar Fosheim received?

Oscar Fosheim has received 91,967 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Oscar Fosheim’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. HouseSouth DakotaLost91,96740.45%Karl Mundt
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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.