Walter J Guenther

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1960
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Guenther67,287
Opponents104,737
1
Elections run

Walter J Guenther, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1960 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 1 to Frederick Schwengel, receiving 67,287 votes (39.11%).

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How many votes has Walter J Guenther received?

Walter J Guenther has received 67,287 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Walter J Guenther’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1960U.S. HouseIowaLost67,28739.11%Frederick Schwengel
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