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Ed C. Martin

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
South Dakota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1954
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Martin102,377
Opponents133,878
1
Elections run

Ed C. Martin, a Democratic politician from South Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1954 governor election in South Dakota to Joe Foss, receiving 102,377 votes (43.33%).

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How many votes has Ed C. Martin received?

Ed C. Martin has received 102,377 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ed C. Martin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1954GovernorSouth DakotaLost102,37743.33%Joe Foss
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