Harry Straw

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Maryland
Party
Communist
On the ballot
1938
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Straw1,301
Opponents521,923
1
Elections run

Harry Straw, a Communist politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1938 U.S. Senate election in Maryland to Millard E. Tydings, receiving 1,301 votes (0.25%).

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How many votes has Harry Straw received?

Harry Straw has received 1,301 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Harry Straw’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1938U.S. SenateMarylandLost1,3010.25%Millard E. Tydings
Oscar Leser

George W. Hunt

Elisabeth Gilman

Frank N. Lang
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