Elmer H. Wene, Gubernatorial candidate

Elmer H. Wene

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1949
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wene810,022
Opponents885,882
1
Elections run

Elmer H. Wene, a Democratic politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1949 governor election in New Jersey to Alfred E. Driscoll, receiving 810,022 votes (47.1%).

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How many votes has Elmer H. Wene received?

Elmer H. Wene has received 810,022 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Elmer H. Wene’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1949GovernorNew JerseyLost810,02247.1%Alfred E. Driscoll
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