Arnold Becchetti

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Communist
On the ballot
1972
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Becchetti6,103
Opponents4.6M
1
Elections run

Arnold Becchetti, a Communist politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1972 U.S. Senate election in Illinois to Charles H. Percy, receiving 6,103 votes (0.13%).

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How many votes has Arnold Becchetti received?

Arnold Becchetti has received 6,103 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Arnold Becchetti’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1972U.S. SenateIllinoisLost6,1030.13%Charles H. Percy
Roman Pucinski

Edward C. Gross
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