Matt Savola

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Minnesota
Party
Communist
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Savola2,214
Opponents1.9M
1
Elections run

Matt Savola, a Communist politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. Senate election in Minnesota to Hubert Humphrey, receiving 2,214 votes (0.12%).

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How many votes has Matt Savola received?

Matt Savola has received 2,214 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Matt Savola’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. SenateMinnesotaLost2,2140.12%Hubert Humphrey
Jerry Brekke

Paul Helm

William Peterson

Robin E. Miller
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