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Murray C. Sells

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1946
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sells43,569
Opponents336,931
1
Elections run

Murray C. Sells, a Republican politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 U.S. Senate election in Texas to Tom Connally, receiving 43,569 votes (11.45%).

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How many votes has Murray C. Sells received?

Murray C. Sells has received 43,569 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Murray C. Sells’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1946U.S. SenateTexasLost43,56911.45%Tom Connally
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