Alanson B. Houghton, U.S. Senate candidate

Alanson B. Houghton

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1928
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Houghton2.0M
Opponents2.2M
1
Elections run

Alanson B. Houghton, a Republican politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1928 U.S. Senate election in New York to Royal S. Copeland, receiving 2,034,014 votes (47.89%).

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How many votes has Alanson B. Houghton received?

Alanson B. Houghton has received 2,034,014 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Alanson B. Houghton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1928U.S. SenateNew YorkLost2,034,01447.89%Royal S. Copeland
McAlister Coleman

Robert Minor

Henry Kuhn
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