John Gillespie

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Wisconsin
Party
Republican
On the ballot
2000
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gillespie940,744
Opponents1.6M
1
Elections run

John Gillespie, a Republican politician from Wisconsin, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2000 U.S. Senate election in Wisconsin to Herbert H. Kohl, receiving 940,744 votes (37.04%).

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How many votes has John Gillespie received?

John Gillespie has received 940,744 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John Gillespie’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2000U.S. SenateWisconsinLost940,74437.04%Herbert H. Kohl
Tim Peterson

Eugene A. Hem

Robert R. Raymond
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