Stephen C. Steve Swendiman

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Swendiman74,602
Opponents113,812
1
Elections run

Stephen C. Steve Swendiman, a Democratic politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in California's District 2 to Wally Herger, receiving 74,602 votes (39.59%).

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How many votes has Stephen C. Steve Swendiman received?

Stephen C. Steve Swendiman has received 74,602 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Stephen C. Steve Swendiman’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost74,60239.59%Wally Herger
Harry H. Doc Pendery
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.