Ray P. Chase, Gubernatorial candidate

Ray P. Chase

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
March 12, 1880
Died
September 18, 1948
Age at death
68
Home state
Minnesota
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1930
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Chase289,528
Opponents473,154
1
Elections run

Ray P. Chase (1880–1948), a Republican politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1930 governor election in Minnesota to Floyd B. Olson, receiving 289,528 votes (36.31%).

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How many votes has Ray P. Chase received?

Ray P. Chase has received 289,528 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ray P. Chase’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1930GovernorMinnesotaLost289,52836.31%Floyd B. Olson
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