Peter Banta Bowen

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bowen539
Opponents105,243
1
Elections run

Peter Banta Bowen, an Independent politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in Michigan's District 1 to John Conyers Jr., receiving 539 votes (0.51%).

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How many votes has Peter Banta Bowen received?

Peter Banta Bowen has received 539 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Peter Banta Bowen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HouseMichiganLost5390.51%John Conyers Jr.
William A. Ashe

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