Benjamin Barrett Hinckley III

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Republican
On the ballot
2012
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
III146,222
Opponents271,034
1
Elections run

Benjamin Barrett Hinckley III, a Republican politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2012 U.S. Senate election in Rhode Island to Sheldon Whitehouse, receiving 146,222 votes (34.97%).

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How many votes has Benjamin Barrett Hinckley III received?

Benjamin Barrett Hinckley III has received 146,222 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Benjamin Barrett Hinckley III’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2012U.S. SenateRhode IslandLost146,22234.97%Sheldon Whitehouse
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