Claude R. Wickard
U.S. Senate candidate
- Born
- February 28, 1893
- Died
- April 29, 1967
- Age at death
- 74
- Home state
- Indiana
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1956
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wickard871,781
Opponents1.1M
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Elections run
Claude R. Wickard (1893–1967), a Democratic politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1956 U.S. Senate election in Indiana to Homer E. Capehart, receiving 871,781 votes (44.39%).
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How many votes has Claude R. Wickard received?
Claude R. Wickard has received 871,781 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | U.S. SenateIndiana | Lost | 871,78144.39% | Homer E. Capehart Carl W. Thompson Gordon A. Long |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q373253). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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