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Walter Wencke

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1960
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wencke108,882
Opponents158,679
1
Elections run

Walter Wencke, a Democratic politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1960 U.S. House election in California's District 30 to Bob C. Wilson, receiving 108,882 votes (40.69%).

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How many votes has Walter Wencke received?

Walter Wencke has received 108,882 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Walter Wencke’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1960U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost108,88240.69%Bob C. Wilson
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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.