Richard F Vanderveen

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1958
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Vanderveen50,203
Opponents88,312
1
Elections run

Richard F Vanderveen, a Democratic politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1958 U.S. House election in Michigan's District 5 to Gerald Ford, receiving 50,203 votes (36.24%).

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How many votes has Richard F Vanderveen received?

Richard F Vanderveen has received 50,203 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard F Vanderveen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1958U.S. HouseMichiganLost50,20336.24%Gerald Ford
Bernard Elve
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