Gerald Leo Baker

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Baker4,223
Opponents820,353
1
Elections run

Gerald Leo Baker, an Independent politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. Senate election in Iowa to Roger W. Jepsen, receiving 4,223 votes (0.51%).

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How many votes has Gerald Leo Baker received?

Gerald Leo Baker has received 4,223 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Gerald Leo Baker’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. SenateIowaLost4,2230.51%Roger W. Jepsen
Dick Clark

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