Ruth F Hollingshead

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1938
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hollingshead43,452
Opponents50,860
1
Elections run

Ruth F Hollingshead, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1938 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 5 to Karl M Lecompte, receiving 43,452 votes (46.07%).

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How many votes has Ruth F Hollingshead received?

Ruth F Hollingshead has received 43,452 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ruth F Hollingshead’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1938U.S. HouseIowaLost43,45246.07%Karl M Lecompte
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