Joel Balam
Joel Balam was a 2012 Libertarian candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 3rd Congressional District of Kansas.
Balam lost to Republican incumbent Kevin Yoder on November 6, 2012.[1]
Elections
2012
Balam ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Kansas' 3rd District. Balam ran in the general election as a Libertarian candidate.[2] Balam lost to Republican incumbent Kevin Yoder on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Kevin Yoder Incumbent |
68.5% | 201,087 | |
| Libertarian | Joel Balam | 31.5% | 92,675 | |
| Total Votes | 293,762 | |||
| Source: Kansas Secretary of State "2012 General Election Official Vote Totals" | ||||
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See also
- Kansas' 3rd Congressional District
- Kansas' 3rd Congressional District elections, 2012
- United States House of Representatives
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