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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Close510,951
Opponents650,280
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Elections run
Elliot Springs Close, a Democratic politician from South Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1996 U.S. Senate election in South Carolina to Strom Thurmond, receiving 510,951 votes (44%).
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How many votes has Elliot Springs Close received?
Elliot Springs Close has received 510,951 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | U.S. SenateSouth Carolina | Lost | 510,95144% | Strom Thurmond Richard T. Quillian Peter J. Ashy Annette C. Estes |
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