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Lou W. Welch

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Montana
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1958
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Welch54,573
Opponents174,910
1
Elections run

Lou W. Welch, a Republican politician from Montana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1958 U.S. Senate election in Montana to Mike Mansfield, receiving 54,573 votes (23.78%).

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How many votes has Lou W. Welch received?

Lou W. Welch has received 54,573 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Lou W. Welch’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1958U.S. SenateMontanaLost54,57323.78%Mike Mansfield
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