Ben Salango

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
West Virginia
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
2020
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Salango237,024
Opponents497,944
1
Elections run

Ben Salango, a Democratic politician from West Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2020 governor election in West Virginia to Jim Justice, receiving 237,024 votes (30.22%).

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How many votes has Ben Salango received?

Ben Salango has received 237,024 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ben Salango’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2020GovernorWest VirginiaLost237,02430.22%Jim Justice
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