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Sam Coon, U.S. House candidate

Sam Coon

U.S. House candidate
Born
April 15, 1903
Died
May 8, 1980
Age at death
77
Home state
Oregon
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1956
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Coon51,844
Opponents53,219
1
Elections run

Sam Coon (1903–1980), a Republican politician from Oregon, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1956 U.S. House election in Oregon's District 2 to Al Ullman, receiving 51,844 votes (49.35%).

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How many votes has Sam Coon received?

Sam Coon has received 51,844 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Sam Coon’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1956U.S. HouseOregonLost51,84449.35%Al Ullman
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