Francis P. Ryan

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Minnesota
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1954
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ryan12,457
Opponents1.1M
1
Elections run

Francis P. Ryan, an Independent politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1954 U.S. Senate election in Minnesota to Hubert Humphrey, receiving 12,457 votes (1.09%).

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How many votes has Francis P. Ryan received?

Francis P. Ryan has received 12,457 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Francis P. Ryan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1954U.S. SenateMinnesotaLost12,4571.09%Hubert Humphrey
Val Bjornson

Vincent R. Dunne
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