J. Benson Newell

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
New Mexico
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1942
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Newell43,704
Opponents63,301
1
Elections run

J. Benson Newell, a Republican politician from New Mexico, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1942 U.S. Senate election in New Mexico to Carl A. Hatch, receiving 43,704 votes (40.84%).

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How many votes has J. Benson Newell received?

J. Benson Newell has received 43,704 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

J. Benson Newell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1942U.S. SenateNew MexicoLost43,70440.84%Carl A. Hatch
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