Ralph Lael

U.S. House candidate
Home state
North Carolina
Party
progressive
On the ballot
1948
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Lael227
Opponents80,364
1
Elections run

Ralph Lael, a Progressive politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1948 U.S. House election in North Carolina's District 10 to Hamilton Jones, receiving 227 votes (0.28%).

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How many votes has Ralph Lael received?

Ralph Lael has received 227 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ralph Lael’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1948U.S. HouseNorth CarolinaLost2270.28%Hamilton Jones
Roy A Harmon
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