Orville Rafferty V

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
South Dakota
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1918
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
V5,560
Opponents87,408
1
Elections run

Orville Rafferty V, an Independent politician from South Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1918 U.S. Senate election in South Dakota to Thomas Sterling, receiving 5,560 votes (5.98%).

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How many votes has Orville Rafferty V received?

Orville Rafferty V has received 5,560 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Orville Rafferty V’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1918U.S. SenateSouth DakotaLost5,5605.98%Thomas Sterling
W. T. Rinehart
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