Charles J. Backofen

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Socialist Labor
On the ballot
1920
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Backofen1,486
Opponents363,702
1
Elections run

Charles J. Backofen, a Socialist Labor politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1920 U.S. Senate election in Connecticut to Frank B. Brandegee, receiving 1,486 votes (0.41%).

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How many votes has Charles J. Backofen received?

Charles J. Backofen has received 1,486 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Charles J. Backofen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1920U.S. SenateConnecticutLost1,4860.41%Frank B. Brandegee
Augustine Lonergan

Martin F. Plunkett

Emil L. Hohenthal

Josephine B. Bennett
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