Elmer G. Johnson

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Indiana
Party
Communist
On the ballot
1946
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Johnson806
Opponents1.3M
1
Elections run

Elmer G. Johnson, a Communist politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 U.S. Senate election in Indiana to William E. Jenner, receiving 806 votes (0.06%).

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How many votes has Elmer G. Johnson received?

Elmer G. Johnson has received 806 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Elmer G. Johnson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1946U.S. SenateIndianaLost8060.06%William E. Jenner
M. Clifford Townsend

Elmer D. Riggs

John M. Morris
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