Herman Richter

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
Socialist Labor
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Richter924
Opponents646,360
1
Elections run

Herman Richter, a Socialist Labor politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. Senate election in Michigan to Charles E. Townsend, receiving 924 votes (0.14%).

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How many votes has Herman Richter received?

Herman Richter has received 924 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Herman Richter’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916U.S. SenateMichiganLost9240.14%Charles E. Townsend
Lawrence Price

Edward O. Foss

John Y. Johnston

Henry Ford
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