Josefina Otero

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Arizona
Party
Socialist Workers
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Otero3,266
Opponents870,959
1
Elections run

Josefina Otero, a Socialist Workers politician from Arizona, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. Senate election in Arizona to Barry Goldwater, receiving 3,266 votes (0.37%).

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How many votes has Josefina Otero received?

Josefina Otero has received 3,266 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Josefina Otero’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. SenateArizonaLost3,2660.37%Barry Goldwater
Bill Schulz

Fred R. Esser

Lorenzo Torrez
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