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OfficeSpeaker of the House
TypeGeneral Election
Filing Deadline 00, 0000 - 12:00pm
Polls Open January 03, 1957 - 06:00am
Polls Close January 03, 1957 - 07:00pm
Term Start January 03, 1957 - 12:00pm
Term End January 03, 1959 - 01:00pm
ContributorRalphie
Last ModifiedRBH December 29, 2010 05:22pm
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Rayburn and Martin voted present.
5 members not voting
Description85th Congress
LAST GENERAL ELECTION
PartyDemocratic Won01/05/1955
NameSamuel T. "Sam" Rayburn Votes228 (53.27%)
Term01/05/1955 - 01/03/1957 Margin30 (+7.01%)
PRIMARY/OTHER SCHEDULE
KEY RACE? 0.0000000000 Average
LEANING PREDICTIONS    Detail

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Name (I) Speaker of the House Samuel T. "Sam" Rayburn Rep. Joseph W. Martin, Jr. No Preference
PartyDemocratic Republican Independent
Votes227 (53.04%) 199 (46.50%) 2 (0.47%)
Margin0 (0.00%) -28 (-6.54%) -225 (-52.57%)
Predict Avg.0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Finances$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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