Herndon J. Thompson

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Oklahoma
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1938
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Thompson573
Opponents470,493
1
Elections run

Herndon J. Thompson, an Independent politician from Oklahoma, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1938 U.S. Senate election in Oklahoma to Elmer Thomas, receiving 573 votes (0.12%).

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How many votes has Herndon J. Thompson received?

Herndon J. Thompson has received 573 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Herndon J. Thompson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1938U.S. SenateOklahomaLost5730.12%Elmer Thomas
Harry O. Glasser

P. C. Nelson

Raymond B. Clark
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