Ernie Berghof

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Nevada
Party
Independent American
On the ballot
2000
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Berghof2,540
Opponents586,207
1
Elections run

Ernie Berghof, an Independent American politician from Nevada, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2000 U.S. Senate election in Nevada to John E. Ensign, receiving 2,540 votes (0.42%).

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How many votes has Ernie Berghof received?

Ernie Berghof has received 2,540 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ernie Berghof’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2000U.S. SenateNevadaLost2,5400.42%John E. Ensign
Ed Bernstein

Kathryn Rusco

J. J. Johnson

Bill Grutzmacher
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