Fred Gratson

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Natural Law
On the ballot
1996
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gratson4,248
Opponents1.2M
1
Elections run

Fred Gratson, a Natural Law politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1996 U.S. Senate election in Iowa to Tom Harkin, receiving 4,248 votes (0.35%).

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How many votes has Fred Gratson received?

Fred Gratson has received 4,248 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Fred Gratson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1996U.S. SenateIowaLost4,2480.35%Tom Harkin
Jim Lightfoot

Sue Atkinson

Joe Sulentic

Shirley E. Pena
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