Fred R. Benton
U.S. Senate candidate
- Home state
- Iowa
- Party
- Independent
- On the ballot
- 1972
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Benton1,203
Opponents1.2M
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Elections run
Fred R. Benton, an Independent politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1972 U.S. Senate election in Iowa to Dick Clark, receiving 1,203 votes (0.1%).
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How many votes has Fred R. Benton received?
Fred R. Benton has received 1,203 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | U.S. SenateIowa | Lost | 1,2030.1% | Dick Clark Jack Miller William A. Rocap |
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