Kenneth C. Gardner

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
North Dakota
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1988
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gardner4,334
Opponents284,836
1
Elections run

Kenneth C. Gardner, a Libertarian politician from North Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1988 U.S. Senate election in North Dakota to Quentin N. Burdick, receiving 4,334 votes (1.5%).

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How many votes has Kenneth C. Gardner received?

Kenneth C. Gardner has received 4,334 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Kenneth C. Gardner’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1988U.S. SenateNorth DakotaLost4,3341.5%Quentin N. Burdick
Earl Strinden
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