Rudolph J Ploetz

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Wisconsin
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1956
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ploetz47,277
Opponents96,783
1
Elections run

Rudolph J Ploetz, a Democratic politician from Wisconsin, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1956 U.S. House election in Wisconsin's District 6 to William K Vanpelt, receiving 47,277 votes (32.82%).

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How many votes has Rudolph J Ploetz received?

Rudolph J Ploetz has received 47,277 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Rudolph J Ploetz’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1956U.S. HouseWisconsinLost47,27732.82%William K Vanpelt
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