Richard Pomeroy

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1934
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Pomeroy4,721
Opponents80,553
1
Elections run

Richard Pomeroy, a Socialist politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1934 U.S. House election in California's District 17 to Charles Colden, receiving 4,721 votes (5.53%).

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How many votes has Richard Pomeroy received?

Richard Pomeroy has received 4,721 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard Pomeroy’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1934U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost4,7215.53%Charles Colden
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