Robert L Brainard

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Idaho
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1944
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Brainard37,998
Opponents49,581
1
Elections run

Robert L Brainard, a Republican politician from Idaho, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1944 U.S. House election in Idaho's District 1 to Compton White, receiving 37,998 votes (43.39%).

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How many votes has Robert L Brainard received?

Robert L Brainard has received 37,998 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert L Brainard’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1944U.S. HouseIdahoLost37,99843.39%Compton White
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