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Jacob W. Zimmerman

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Delaware
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1970
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Zimmerman64,740
Opponents96,699
1
Elections run

Jacob W. Zimmerman, a Democratic politician from Delaware, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1970 U.S. Senate election in Delaware to William V Roth Jr., receiving 64,740 votes (40.1%).

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How many votes has Jacob W. Zimmerman received?

Jacob W. Zimmerman has received 64,740 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jacob W. Zimmerman’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1970U.S. SenateDelawareLost64,74040.1%William V Roth Jr.
Donald G. Gies
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