Perr Cardestam

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cardestam1,797
Opponents117,767
1
Elections run

Perr Cardestam, a Libertarian politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in California's District 10 to Don Edwards, receiving 1,797 votes (1.5%).

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How many votes has Perr Cardestam received?

Perr Cardestam has received 1,797 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Perr Cardestam’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost1,7971.5%Don Edwards
Michael R. La Crone

Bradley L. Mayer
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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.