William H Sylk

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1942
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sylk42,995
Opponents53,284
1
Elections run

William H Sylk, a Republican politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1942 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 6 to Francis Myers, receiving 42,995 votes (44.65%).

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How many votes has William H Sylk received?

William H Sylk has received 42,995 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William H Sylk’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1942U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost42,99544.65%Francis Myers
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