Edward C. Gross

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Socialist Labor
On the ballot
1972
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gross13,384
Opponents4.6M
1
Elections run

Edward C. Gross, a Socialist Labor politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1972 U.S. Senate election in Illinois to Charles H. Percy, receiving 13,384 votes (0.29%).

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How many votes has Edward C. Gross received?

Edward C. Gross has received 13,384 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edward C. Gross’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1972U.S. SenateIllinoisLost13,3840.29%Charles H. Percy
Roman Pucinski

Arnold Becchetti
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