Howard Kester

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Tennessee
Party
Socialist
On the ballot
1936
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kester2,516
Opponents357,668
1
Elections run

Howard Kester, a Socialist politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1936 U.S. Senate election in Tennessee to Nathan L. Bachman, receiving 2,516 votes (0.7%).

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How many votes has Howard Kester received?

Howard Kester has received 2,516 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Howard Kester’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936U.S. SenateTennesseeLost2,5160.7%Nathan L. Bachman
Dwayne D. Maddox

John Randolph Neal Jr.
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