Don Barnett

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
South Dakota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Barnett84,767
Opponents170,832
1
Elections run

Don Barnett, a Democratic politician from South Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. Senate election in South Dakota to Larry Pressler, receiving 84,767 votes (33.16%).

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How many votes has Don Barnett received?

Don Barnett has received 84,767 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Don Barnett’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. SenateSouth DakotaLost84,76733.16%Larry Pressler
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