Mary J. Ruwart, U.S. Senate candidate

Mary J. Ruwart

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
2000

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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ruwart72,657
Opponents6.2M
1
Elections run

Mary J. Ruwart, a Libertarian politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2000 U.S. Senate election in Texas to Kay Bailey Hutchison, receiving 72,657 votes (1.16%).

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How many votes has Mary J. Ruwart received?

Mary J. Ruwart has received 72,657 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Mary J. Ruwart’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2000U.S. SenateTexasLost72,6571.16%Kay Bailey Hutchison
Gene Kelly

Douglas S. Sandage
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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.