William Rabe Sr.

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Indiana
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1936
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sr.239
Opponents142,790
1
Elections run

William Rabe Sr., a Socialist politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1936 U.S. House election in Indiana's District 8 to John Boehne, receiving 239 votes (0.17%).

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How many votes has William Rabe Sr. received?

William Rabe Sr. has received 239 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Rabe Sr.’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936U.S. HouseIndianaLost2390.17%John Boehne
Charles F Werner

John N Vanostveen
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