Ben L. Bruner

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1918
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bruner178,797
Opponents184,385
1
Elections run

Ben L. Bruner, a Republican politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1918 U.S. Senate election in Kentucky to Augustus O. Stanley, receiving 178,797 votes (49.23%).

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How many votes has Ben L. Bruner received?

Ben L. Bruner has received 178,797 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ben L. Bruner’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1918U.S. SenateKentuckyLost178,79749.23%Augustus O. Stanley
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