Michael Franken, U.S. Senate candidate

Michael Franken

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
2022
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Franken533,330
Opponents681,501
1
Elections run

Michael Franken, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2022 U.S. Senate election in Iowa to Charles E. Grassley, receiving 533,330 votes (43.35%).

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How many votes has Michael Franken received?

Michael Franken has received 533,330 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Michael Franken’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2022U.S. SenateIowaLost533,33043.35%Charles E. Grassley
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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.