Burre H. Lien

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
South Dakota
Party
Fusion Party
On the ballot
1900
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Lien40,091
Opponents53,803
1
Elections run

Burre H. Lien, a Fusion politician from South Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1900 governor election in South Dakota to Charles N. Herreid, receiving 40,091 votes (41.96%).

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How many votes has Burre H. Lien received?

Burre H. Lien has received 40,091 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Burre H. Lien’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1900GovernorSouth DakotaLost40,09141.96%Charles N. Herreid
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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.