Omar B. Ketchum

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Kansas
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1936
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ketchum396,685
Opponents422,648
1
Elections run

Omar B. Ketchum, a Democratic politician from Kansas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1936 U.S. Senate election in Kansas to Arthur Capper, receiving 396,685 votes (48.42%).

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How many votes has Omar B. Ketchum received?

Omar B. Ketchum has received 396,685 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Omar B. Ketchum’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936U.S. SenateKansasLost396,68548.42%Arthur Capper
T. C. Hager
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