Charles Somerville

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
People'S Unity
On the ballot
1942
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Somerville1,934
Opponents272,693
1
Elections run

Charles Somerville, a People'S Unity politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1942 U.S. Senate election in Texas to W. Lee O'Daniel, receiving 1,934 votes (0.7%).

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How many votes has Charles Somerville received?

Charles Somerville has received 1,934 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Charles Somerville’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1942U.S. SenateTexasLost1,9340.7%W. Lee O'Daniel
Dudley Lawson
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