Archie Gubbrud, U.S. Senate candidate

Archie Gubbrud

U.S. Senate candidate
Born
December 31, 1910
Died
April 26, 1987
Age at death
76
Home state
South Dakota
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1968
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gubbrud120,951
Opponents158,961
1
Elections run

Archie Gubbrud (1910–1987), a Republican politician from South Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1968 U.S. Senate election in South Dakota to George McGovern, receiving 120,951 votes (43.21%).

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How many votes has Archie Gubbrud received?

Archie Gubbrud has received 120,951 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Archie Gubbrud’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1968U.S. SenateSouth DakotaLost120,95143.21%George McGovern
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