Michael A. Russo

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Communist
On the ballot
1938
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Russo615
Opponents629,818
1
Elections run

Michael A. Russo, a Communist politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1938 U.S. Senate election in Connecticut to John A. Danaher, receiving 615 votes (0.1%).

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How many votes has Michael A. Russo received?

Michael A. Russo has received 615 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Michael A. Russo’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1938U.S. SenateConnecticutLost6150.1%John A. Danaher
Augustine Lonergan

Bellani Trombley

Joseph Mackay

Philip Brainard
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