Benton Cole

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
conservative
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cole2,169
Opponents92,312
1
Elections run

Benton Cole, a Conservative politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in New York's District 19 to Charles B. Rangel, receiving 2,169 votes (2.3%).

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How many votes has Benton Cole received?

Benton Cole has received 2,169 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Benton Cole’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseNew YorkLost2,1692.3%Charles B. Rangel
Helen Halyard
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