Alexander O. Benz

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Wisconsin
Party
Wisconsin Progressive Party
On the ballot
1944
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Benz76,028
Opponents1.2M
1
Elections run

Alexander O. Benz, a Wisconsin Progressive politician from Wisconsin, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1944 governor election in Wisconsin to Walter Samuel Goodland, receiving 76,028 votes (5.76%).

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How many votes has Alexander O. Benz received?

Alexander O. Benz has received 76,028 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Alexander O. Benz’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1944GovernorWisconsinLost76,0285.76%Walter Samuel Goodland
Daniel Hoan
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