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Fred H. Clausen

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Wisconsin
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Clausen553,692
Opponents784,443
1
Elections run

Fred H. Clausen, a Republican politician from Wisconsin, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. Senate election in Wisconsin to Robert M. Lafollette Jr., receiving 553,692 votes (41.38%).

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How many votes has Fred H. Clausen received?

Fred H. Clausen has received 553,692 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Fred H. Clausen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. SenateWisconsinLost553,69241.38%Robert M. Lafollette Jr.
James E. Finnegan
Ted Furman
Adolf Wiggert
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