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Larry McDaniel

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Missouri
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McDaniel907,917
Opponents911,530
1
Elections run

Larry McDaniel, a Democratic politician from Missouri, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 governor election in Missouri to Forrest C. Donnell, receiving 907,917 votes (49.85%).

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How many votes has Larry McDaniel received?

Larry McDaniel has received 907,917 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Larry McDaniel’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940GovernorMissouriLost907,91749.85%Forrest C. Donnell
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.