Donald Eugene Shasten

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Nebraska
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Shasten159,706
Opponents334,096
1
Elections run

Donald Eugene Shasten, a Republican politician from Nebraska, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. Senate election in Nebraska to James J. Exon, receiving 159,706 votes (32.34%).

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How many votes has Donald Eugene Shasten received?

Donald Eugene Shasten has received 159,706 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Donald Eugene Shasten’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. SenateNebraskaLost159,70632.34%James J. Exon
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