Otto Ruckser

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Socialist Labor
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ruckser619
Opponents212,716
1
Elections run

Otto Ruckser, a Socialist Labor politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. Senate election in Connecticut to George P. McLean, receiving 619 votes (0.29%).

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How many votes has Otto Ruckser received?

Otto Ruckser has received 619 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Otto Ruckser’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916U.S. SenateConnecticutLost6190.29%George P. McLean
Homer S. Cummings

Martin F. Plunkett

Wilbur G. Manchester
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