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John Simpson

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Kansas
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Simpson340,271
Opponents598,686
1
Elections run

John Simpson, a Democratic politician from Kansas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. Senate election in Kansas to Bob Dole, receiving 340,271 votes (36.24%).

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How many votes has John Simpson received?

John Simpson has received 340,271 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John Simpson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. SenateKansasLost340,27136.24%Bob Dole
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