Hilliard Berstein

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
Socialist
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Berstein11,159
Opponents282,510
1
Elections run

Hilliard Berstein, a Socialist politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. Senate election in Virginia to Harry F. Byrd Sr., receiving 11,159 votes (3.8%).

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How many votes has Hilliard Berstein received?

Hilliard Berstein has received 11,159 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Hilliard Berstein’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. SenateVirginiaLost11,1593.8%Harry F. Byrd Sr.
Donald Burke
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