Knute Nelsnn

U.S. Senator
Home state
Minnesota
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1918
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Nelsnn206,428
Opponents137,334
1
Elections run

Knute Nelsnn, a Republican politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1918 U.S. Senate election in Minnesota with 206,428 votes (60.05%), defeating W. G. Calderwood.

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How many votes has Knute Nelsnn received?

Knute Nelsnn has received 206,428 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.

Election history

Knute Nelsnn’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1918U.S. SenateMinnesotaWon206,42860.05%W. G. Calderwood
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