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Herbert E. Holmes

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Maine
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1928
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Holmes63,429
Opponents145,501
1
Elections run

Herbert E. Holmes, a Democratic politician from Maine, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1928 U.S. Senate election in Maine to Frederick Hale, receiving 63,429 votes (30.36%).

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How many votes has Herbert E. Holmes received?

Herbert E. Holmes has received 63,429 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Herbert E. Holmes’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1928U.S. SenateMaineLost63,42930.36%Frederick Hale
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.