Bernard Sanders
U.S. Senate candidate
- Born
- September 8, 1941
- Current age
- 84
- Home state
- Vermont
- Party
- Liberty Union
- On the ballot
- 1974
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sanders5,901
Opponents136,852
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Elections run
Bernard Sanders, a Liberty Union politician from Vermont, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1974 U.S. Senate election in Vermont to Patrick J. Leahy, receiving 5,901 votes (4.13%).
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How many votes has Bernard Sanders received?
Bernard Sanders has received 5,901 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | U.S. SenateVermont | Lost | 5,9014.13% | Patrick J. Leahy Richard W. Mallary |
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