Hugo Beiswenger

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
Communist
On the ballot
1946
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Beiswenger2,546
Opponents1.6M
1
Elections run

Hugo Beiswenger, a Communist politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 U.S. Senate election in Michigan to Arthur H. Vandenberg, receiving 2,546 votes (0.16%).

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How many votes has Hugo Beiswenger received?

Hugo Beiswenger has received 2,546 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Hugo Beiswenger’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1946U.S. SenateMichiganLost2,5460.16%Arthur H. Vandenberg
Edward N. Lee

Lawrence A. Ruble

Theos A. Grove
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