Herman L. Ekern, U.S. Senate candidate

Herman L. Ekern

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Wisconsin
Party
Progressive
On the ballot
1938
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ekern249,209
Opponents688,294
1
Elections run

Herman L. Ekern, a Progressive politician from Wisconsin, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1938 U.S. Senate election in Wisconsin to Alexander Wiley, receiving 249,209 votes (26.58%).

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How many votes has Herman L. Ekern received?

Herman L. Ekern has received 249,209 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Herman L. Ekern’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1938U.S. SenateWisconsinLost249,20926.58%Alexander Wiley
F. Ryan Duffy

John B. Chappie

Fred B. Blair

Joseph Ehrhardt
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