Richard F. Mitchell

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1944
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Mitchell437,684
Opponents561,827
1
Elections run

Richard F. Mitchell, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1944 governor election in Iowa to Robert D. Blue, receiving 437,684 votes (43.63%).

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How many votes has Richard F. Mitchell received?

Richard F. Mitchell has received 437,684 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard F. Mitchell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1944GovernorIowaLost437,68443.63%Robert D. Blue
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