Clarence Rudder

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Oregon
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1936
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Rudder1,956
Opponents399,174
1
Elections run

Clarence Rudder, an Independent politician from Oregon, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1936 U.S. Senate election in Oregon to Charles L. McNary, receiving 1,956 votes (0.49%).

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How many votes has Clarence Rudder received?

Clarence Rudder has received 1,956 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Clarence Rudder’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936U.S. SenateOregonLost1,9560.49%Charles L. McNary
Willis Mahoney

Albert Streiff

Eric N. Hass
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