Gaylord A. Nelson vs Thomas E. Petri: head-to-head
Tale of the tape
| Nelson | Statistic | Petri |
|---|---|---|
| 5–1 | Career record | 0–1 |
| 5,024,624 | Career popular votes | 429,327 |
| 6 | Elections in our record | 1 |
Shared races
| Year | Nelson | Petri | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 740,700 (61.75%) | 429,327 (35.79%) | Gaylord A. Nelson |