Edward R. Burke, U.S. Senator

Edward R. Burke

U.S. Senator
Home state
Nebraska
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1934
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Burke305,958
Opponents247,297
1
Elections run

Edward R. Burke, a Democratic politician from Nebraska, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1934 U.S. Senate election in Nebraska with 305,958 votes (55.3%), defeating Robert G. Simmons and Henry Hoffman and 1 other candidate.

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How many votes has Edward R. Burke received?

Edward R. Burke has received 305,958 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.

Election history

Edward R. Burke’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1934U.S. SenateNebraskaWon305,95855.3%Robert G. Simmons
Henry Hoffman

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