Lawrence Emery

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
Communist
On the ballot
1936
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Emery2,145
Opponents1.7M
1
Elections run

Lawrence Emery, a Communist politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1936 U.S. Senate election in Michigan to Prentiss M. Brown, receiving 2,145 votes (0.13%).

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How many votes has Lawrence Emery received?

Lawrence Emery has received 2,145 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Lawrence Emery’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936U.S. SenateMichiganLost2,1450.13%Prentiss M. Brown
Wilbur M. Brucker

Louis B. Ward

Roy E. Mathews

Ralph Naylor

Albert B. Sheldon

Edward N. Lee
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