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Bernard G. O'Shea

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Vermont
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1956
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
O'Shea52,184
Opponents103,101
1
Elections run

Bernard G. O'Shea, a Democratic politician from Vermont, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1956 U.S. Senate election in Vermont to George D. Aiken, receiving 52,184 votes (33.61%).

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How many votes has Bernard G. O'Shea received?

Bernard G. O'Shea has received 52,184 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Bernard G. O'Shea’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1956U.S. SenateVermontLost52,18433.61%George D. Aiken
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