Norris H. Nelson

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
North Dakota
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1926
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Nelson18,951
Opponents136,155
1
Elections run

Norris H. Nelson, an Independent politician from North Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1926 U.S. Senate election in North Dakota to Gerald P. Nye, receiving 18,951 votes (12.22%).

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How many votes has Norris H. Nelson received?

Norris H. Nelson has received 18,951 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Norris H. Nelson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1926U.S. SenateNorth DakotaLost18,95112.22%Gerald P. Nye
F. F. Burchard

C. P. Stone

William Lemke
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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.