Benjamin L. Young, U.S. Senate candidate

Benjamin L. Young

U.S. Senate candidate
Born
January 1, 1885
Died
January 1, 1964
Age at death
79
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1928
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Young693,563
Opponents831,351
1
Elections run

Benjamin L. Young (1885–1964), a Republican politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1928 U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts to David I. Walsh, receiving 693,563 votes (45.48%).

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How many votes has Benjamin L. Young received?

Benjamin L. Young has received 693,563 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Benjamin L. Young’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1928U.S. SenateMassachusettsLost693,56345.48%David I. Walsh
Alfred B. Lewis

John J. Ballam
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q4888982). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.