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Cecil F. Heftel

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Hawaii
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1970
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Heftel116,597
Opponents124,163
1
Elections run

Cecil F. Heftel, a Democratic politician from Hawaii, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1970 U.S. Senate election in Hawaii to Hiram L. Fong, receiving 116,597 votes (48.43%).

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How many votes has Cecil F. Heftel received?

Cecil F. Heftel has received 116,597 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Cecil F. Heftel’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1970U.S. SenateHawaiiLost116,59748.43%Hiram L. Fong
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