Louise Wensel
U.S. Senate candidate
- Born
- January 1, 1922
- Died
- February 13, 2005
- Age at death
- 83
- Home state
- Virginia
- Party
- Independent
- On the ballot
- 1958
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wensel20,154
Opponents437,445
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Elections run
Louise Wensel (1922–2005), an Independent politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1958 U.S. Senate election in Virginia to Harry F. Byrd Sr., receiving 20,154 votes (4.4%).
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How many votes has Louise Wensel received?
Louise Wensel has received 20,154 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | U.S. SenateVirginia | Lost | 20,1544.4% | Harry F. Byrd Sr. Clarke T. Robb |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q6689001). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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