Edward Murphy

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Minnesota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1942
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Murphy78,959
Opponents679,518
1
Elections run

Edward Murphy, a Democratic politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1942 U.S. Senate election in Minnesota to Joseph H. Ball, receiving 78,959 votes (10.41%).

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How many votes has Edward Murphy received?

Edward Murphy has received 78,959 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edward Murphy’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1942U.S. SenateMinnesotaLost78,95910.41%Joseph H. Ball
Elmer A. Benson

Arthur E. Nelson
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.