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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Abourezk174,773
Opponents131,613
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Elections run
James Abourezk, a Democratic politician from South Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1972 U.S. Senate election in South Dakota with 174,773 votes (57.04%), defeating Robert Hirsch.
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How many votes has James Abourezk received?
James Abourezk has received 174,773 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | U.S. SenateSouth Dakota | Won | 174,77357.04% | Robert Hirsch |
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