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Herbert B. Comings

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Vermont
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Comings54,263
Opponents87,150
1
Elections run

Herbert B. Comings, a Democratic politician from Vermont, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. Senate election in Vermont to George D. Aiken, receiving 54,263 votes (38.37%).

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How many votes has Herbert B. Comings received?

Herbert B. Comings has received 54,263 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Herbert B. Comings’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. SenateVermont · SpecialLost54,26338.37%George D. Aiken
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