Foster May

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Nebraska
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1942
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
May83,763
Opponents296,406
1
Elections run

Foster May, a Democratic politician from Nebraska, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1942 U.S. Senate election in Nebraska to Kenneth S. Wherry, receiving 83,763 votes (22.03%).

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How many votes has Foster May received?

Foster May has received 83,763 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Foster May’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1942U.S. SenateNebraskaLost83,76322.03%Kenneth S. Wherry
George W. Norris

Albert F. Ruthven
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