John L. Kennedy, U.S. Senate candidate

John L. Kennedy

U.S. Senate candidate
Born
October 27, 1854
Died
August 30, 1946
Age at death
91
Home state
Nebraska
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kennedy131,359
Opponents154,936
1
Elections run

John L. Kennedy (1854–1946), a Republican politician from Nebraska, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. Senate election in Nebraska to Gilbert M. Hitchcock, receiving 131,359 votes (45.88%).

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How many votes has John L. Kennedy received?

John L. Kennedy has received 131,359 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John L. Kennedy’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916U.S. SenateNebraskaLost131,35945.88%Gilbert M. Hitchcock
E. E. Olmstead

D. B. Gilbert
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