Guy M. Gillette, U.S. Senator

Guy M. Gillette

U.S. Senator
Born
February 3, 1879
Died
March 3, 1973
Age at death
94
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1936
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gillette536,075
Opponents478,521
1
Elections run

Guy M. Gillette (1879–1973), a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1936 U.S. Senate election in Iowa with 536,075 votes (51.91%), defeating Berry F. Halden.

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How many votes has Guy M. Gillette received?

Guy M. Gillette has received 536,075 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.

Election history

Guy M. Gillette’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936U.S. SenateIowa · SpecialWon536,07551.91%Berry F. Halden
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