Joseph Hansen

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Socialist Workers
On the ballot
1950
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hansen15,340
Opponents5.2M
1
Elections run

Joseph Hansen, a Socialist Workers politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1950 U.S. Senate election in New York to Herbert H. Lehman, receiving 15,340 votes (0.29%).

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How many votes has Joseph Hansen received?

Joseph Hansen has received 15,340 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joseph Hansen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1950U.S. SenateNew YorkLost15,3400.29%Herbert H. Lehman
Joe R. Hanley

William E. Dubois

Stephen Emery
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