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J. J. Nygaard

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
North Dakota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1938
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Nygaard19,244
Opponents243,914
1
Elections run

J. J. Nygaard, a Democratic politician from North Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1938 U.S. Senate election in North Dakota to Gerald P. Nye, receiving 19,244 votes (7.31%).

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How many votes has J. J. Nygaard received?

J. J. Nygaard has received 19,244 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

J. J. Nygaard’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1938U.S. SenateNorth DakotaLost19,2447.31%Gerald P. Nye
William Langer
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