Elinor Swanson

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Montana
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
2018
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Swanson14,476
Opponents489,945
1
Elections run

Elinor Swanson, a Libertarian politician from Montana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2018 U.S. House election in Montana's at-large district to Greg Gianforte, receiving 14,476 votes (2.87%).

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How many votes has Elinor Swanson received?

Elinor Swanson has received 14,476 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Elinor Swanson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2018U.S. HouseMontanaLost14,4762.87%Greg Gianforte
Kathleen Williams
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