Charles H. Burke, U.S. Senate candidate

Charles H. Burke

U.S. Senate candidate
Born
April 1, 1861
Died
April 7, 1944
Age at death
83
Home state
South Dakota
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1914
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Burke44,244
Opponents55,260
1
Elections run

Charles H. Burke (1861–1944), a Republican politician from South Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1914 U.S. Senate election in South Dakota to Edwin S. Johnson, receiving 44,244 votes (44.46%).

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How many votes has Charles H. Burke received?

Charles H. Burke has received 44,244 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Charles H. Burke’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1914U.S. SenateSouth DakotaLost44,24444.46%Edwin S. Johnson
O. W. Butterfield

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