Ruth G Fillingham

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1944
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Fillingham26,732
Opponents52,706
1
Elections run

Ruth G Fillingham, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1944 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 17 to Leslie Arends, receiving 26,732 votes (33.65%).

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How many votes has Ruth G Fillingham received?

Ruth G Fillingham has received 26,732 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ruth G Fillingham’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1944U.S. HouseIllinoisLost26,73233.65%Leslie Arends
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