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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Backus39,784
Opponents64,066
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Elections run
Samuel G Backus, a Democratic politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1938 U.S. House election in Michigan's District 17 to George Dondero, receiving 39,784 votes (38.31%).
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How many votes has Samuel G Backus received?
Samuel G Backus has received 39,784 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | U.S. HouseMichigan | Lost | 39,78438.31% | George Dondero W H Allmendinger Raymond Bentley |
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