John E. Mekota

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Nebraska
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1946
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Mekota111,751
Opponents271,208
1
Elections run

John E. Mekota, a Democratic politician from Nebraska, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 U.S. Senate election in Nebraska to Hugh A. Butler, receiving 111,751 votes (29.18%).

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How many votes has John E. Mekota received?

John E. Mekota has received 111,751 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John E. Mekota’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1946U.S. SenateNebraskaLost111,75129.18%Hugh A. Butler
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