Steven Wattenmaker

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
socialist workers
On the ballot
1972
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wattenmaker2,596
Opponents81,443
1
Elections run

Steven Wattenmaker, a Socialist Workers politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1972 U.S. House election in Texas's District 20 to Henry B. Gonzalez, receiving 2,596 votes (3.09%).

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How many votes has Steven Wattenmaker received?

Steven Wattenmaker has received 2,596 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Steven Wattenmaker’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1972U.S. HouseTexasLost2,5963.09%Henry B. Gonzalez
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