Richard M Shaefer

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Idaho
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1948
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Shaefer93
Opponents90,426
1
Elections run

Richard M Shaefer, a Socialist politician from Idaho, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1948 U.S. House election in Idaho's District 1 to Compton White, receiving 93 votes (0.1%).

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How many votes has Richard M Shaefer received?

Richard M Shaefer has received 93 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard M Shaefer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1948U.S. HouseIdahoLost930.1%Compton White
Abe McGregor Goff

Thomas B Wood
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.