Shirley M. Gissendanner

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1982
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gissendanner38,447
Opponents82,378
1
Elections run

Shirley M. Gissendanner, a Republican politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 U.S. House election in California's District 44 to Jim Bates, receiving 38,447 votes (31.82%).

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How many votes has Shirley M. Gissendanner received?

Shirley M. Gissendanner has received 38,447 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Shirley M. Gissendanner’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost38,44731.82%Jim Bates
Jim Conole
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