Elmer H. Wene, U.S. Senate candidate

Elmer H. Wene

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1944
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wene910,096
Opponents939,987
1
Elections run

Elmer H. Wene, a Democratic politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1944 U.S. Senate election in New Jersey to H. Alexander Smith, receiving 910,096 votes (48.84%).

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How many votes has Elmer H. Wene received?

Elmer H. Wene has received 910,096 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Elmer H. Wene’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1944U.S. SenateNew Jersey · SpecialLost910,09648.84%H. Alexander Smith
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