Gerald Rose

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Socialist Labor
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Rose5,465
Opponents3.2M
1
Elections run

Gerald Rose, a Socialist Labor politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. Senate election in Illinois to Charles H. Perey, receiving 5,465 votes (0.17%).

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How many votes has Gerald Rose received?

Gerald Rose has received 5,465 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Gerald Rose’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. SenateIllinoisLost5,4650.17%Charles H. Perey
Alex Smith

Bruce Lee Green

Patricia Grogan
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