Earl S. Gardiner

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Vermont
Party
Socialist
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gardiner1,629
Opponents207,373
1
Elections run

Earl S. Gardiner, a Socialist politician from Vermont, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. Senate election in Vermont to Patrick J. Leahy, receiving 1,629 votes (0.78%).

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How many votes has Earl S. Gardiner received?

Earl S. Gardiner has received 1,629 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Earl S. Gardiner’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. SenateVermontLost1,6290.78%Patrick J. Leahy
Stewart M. Ledbetter

Anthony N. Doria
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