Walter Mahnke

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
progressive
On the ballot
1948
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Mahnke457
Opponents93,693
1
Elections run

Walter Mahnke, a Progressive politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1948 U.S. House election in Michigan's District 4 to Clare Hoffman, receiving 457 votes (0.49%).

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How many votes has Walter Mahnke received?

Walter Mahnke has received 457 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Walter Mahnke’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1948U.S. HouseMichiganLost4570.49%Clare Hoffman
Tom Surprise

Ralph C March

Frank Hayden
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