Edwin W. Knappe

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Wisconsin
Party
Socialist
On the ballot
1946
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Knappe11,750
Opponents1.0M
1
Elections run

Edwin W. Knappe, a Socialist politician from Wisconsin, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 U.S. Senate election in Wisconsin to Joseph R. McCarthy, receiving 11,750 votes (1.16%).

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How many votes has Edwin W. Knappe received?

Edwin W. Knappe has received 11,750 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edwin W. Knappe’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1946U.S. SenateWisconsinLost11,7501.16%Joseph R. McCarthy
Howard J. McMurray

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