Arthur Riley

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Socialist
On the ballot
1946
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Riley2,226
Opponents1.4M
1
Elections run

Arthur Riley, a Socialist politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 U.S. Senate election in New Jersey to H. Alexander Smith, receiving 2,226 votes (0.16%).

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How many votes has Arthur Riley received?

Arthur Riley has received 2,226 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Arthur Riley’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1946U.S. SenateNew JerseyLost2,2260.16%H. Alexander Smith
George E. Brunner

John C. Butterworth

George Breitman

George W. Ridout

Frederick W. Collins

Mark M. Jones
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