Osceola E. McKaine

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
South Carolina
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1944
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McKaine3,214
Opponents98,504
1
Elections run

Osceola E. McKaine, a Republican politician from South Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1944 U.S. Senate election in South Carolina to Olin D. Johnston, receiving 3,214 votes (3.16%).

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How many votes has Osceola E. McKaine received?

Osceola E. McKaine has received 3,214 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Osceola E. McKaine’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1944U.S. SenateSouth CarolinaLost3,2143.16%Olin D. Johnston
James B. Gaston

B. L. Hendrix
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