Charles L. McNary, Vice-presidential nominee

Charles L. McNary

Vice-presidential nominee
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McNary22.3M
Opponents27.2M
Total Electoral Votes
McNary82
Opponents449
1
Elections run

As a running mate, McNary is credited with the ticket’s popular and electoral votes. A vote for the ticket counts for both names on it.

Charles L. McNary, a Republican politician, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. presidential election to Franklin D. Roosevelt, receiving 22,304,755 votes (44.8%).

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How many votes has Charles L. McNary received?

Charles L. McNary has received 22,304,755 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1, plus 82 electoral votes.

Election history

Charles L. McNary’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940Vice Presidentwith Wendell WillkieLost22,304,755 (44.8%)82 EVFranklin D. Roosevelt
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