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      Home›Candidates›Nels J Ackerson

      Nels J Ackerson

      Democratic

      House candidate from Indiana

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      1
      Races
      0-1
      W-L (0%)
      -23.4
      Avg Margin
      1980
      Career Span
      Best: +-23.4 (1980 House)Worst: -23.4 (1980 House)

      Career Timeline

      1980 US HouseIndianaDistrict 5
      80,378
      Candidate Votes
      38.3%
      Vote %
      209,852
      Total Votes
      -23.4%
      Margin
      Top opponent: Elwood H \"bud\" HillisREP
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