Benson Perry

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Socialist Labor
On the ballot
1968
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Perry7,198
Opponents4.6M
1
Elections run

Benson Perry, a Socialist Labor politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1968 U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania to Richard S. Schweiker, receiving 7,198 votes (0.16%).

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How many votes has Benson Perry received?

Benson Perry has received 7,198 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Benson Perry’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1968U.S. SenatePennsylvaniaLost7,1980.16%Richard S. Schweiker
Joseph S. Clark

Frank W. Gaydosh

Morris Chertov
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