Samuel C Converse

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
progressive
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Converse5,649
Opponents109,089
1
Elections run

Samuel C Converse, a Progressive politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. House election in California's District 17 to Lee Geyer, receiving 5,649 votes (4.92%).

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How many votes has Samuel C Converse received?

Samuel C Converse has received 5,649 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Samuel C Converse’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost5,6494.92%Lee Geyer
Clifton A Hix

Harry L Gray
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