Hugh B. Mitchell

U.S. Senate candidate

Home state: Washington
Party: Democratic
On the ballot: 1946

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RecordWin–Loss

Total Popular Votes

Mitchell298,683

Opponents361,659

Elections run

Hugh B. Mitchell, a Democratic politician from Washington, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 U.S. Senate election in Washington to Harry P. Cain, receiving 298,683 votes (45.23%).

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How many votes has Hugh B. Mitchell received?

Hugh B. Mitchell has received 298,683 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Hugh B. Mitchell’s election history
Year	Office	Result	Votes	Opponent(s)
1946	U.S. SenateWashington	Lost	298,68345.23%	Harry P. Cain Harry Morton Charles R. Swett

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