Walter Luftman

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
liberal
On the ballot
1950
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Luftman1,638
Opponents116,142
1
Elections run

Walter Luftman, a Liberal politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1950 U.S. House election in New York's District 28 to Ralph Gamble, receiving 1,638 votes (1.39%).

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How many votes has Walter Luftman received?

Walter Luftman has received 1,638 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Walter Luftman’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1950U.S. HouseNew YorkLost1,6381.39%Ralph Gamble
Morris E Lasker

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