Joseph W. Folk
U.S. Senate candidate
- Born
- October 28, 1869
- Died
- May 29, 1923
- Age at death
- 53
- Home state
- Missouri
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1918
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Folk267,397
Opponents302,680
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Elections run
Joseph W. Folk (1869–1923), a Democratic politician from Missouri, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1918 U.S. Senate election in Missouri to Selden P. Spencer, receiving 267,397 votes (46.29%).
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How many votes has Joseph W. Folk received?
Joseph W. Folk has received 267,397 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | U.S. SenateMissouri · Special | Lost | 267,39746.29% | Selden P. Spencer |
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