Elmer Johnson

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
Communist
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Johnson2,290
Opponents2.0M
1
Elections run

Elmer Johnson, a Communist politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. Senate election in Michigan to Arthur H. Vandenberg, receiving 2,290 votes (0.11%).

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How many votes has Elmer Johnson received?

Elmer Johnson has received 2,290 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Elmer Johnson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. SenateMichiganLost2,2900.11%Arthur H. Vandenberg
Frank Fitzgerald

Nahum Burnett

Carroll P. Pahman

Theos A. Grove
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