Edward T. Clifford III

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
2016
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
III235,142
Opponents5.8M
1
Elections run

Edward T. Clifford III, a Libertarian politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2016 U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania to Patrick J. Toomey, receiving 235,142 votes (3.89%).

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How many votes has Edward T. Clifford III received?

Edward T. Clifford III has received 235,142 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edward T. Clifford III’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2016U.S. SenatePennsylvaniaLost235,1423.89%Patrick J. Toomey
Katie McGinty
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