Hugo Bockewitz

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Socialist
On the ballot
1948
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bockewitz441
Opponents999,971
1
Elections run

Hugo Bockewitz, a Socialist politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1948 U.S. Senate election in Iowa to Guy M. Gilette, receiving 441 votes (0.04%).

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How many votes has Hugo Bockewitz received?

Hugo Bockewitz has received 441 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Hugo Bockewitz’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1948U.S. SenateIowaLost4410.04%Guy M. Gilette
George A. Wilson

Seymour Pitcher

Z. Everett Kellum
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