Burton Lee Artz

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Socialist Workers
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Artz2,715
Opponents4.6M
1
Elections run

Burton Lee Artz, a Socialist Workers politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. Senate election in Illinois to Alan J. Dixon, receiving 2,715 votes (0.06%).

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How many votes has Burton Lee Artz received?

Burton Lee Artz has received 2,715 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Burton Lee Artz’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. SenateIllinoisLost2,7150.06%Alan J. Dixon
David C. O'Neal

Bruce Lee Green

Sidney Lens

Charles F. Wilson

Michael Soriano
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