Paul L. Cornell

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cornell358,313
Opponents425,754
1
Elections run

Paul L. Cornell, a Republican politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. Senate election in Connecticut to Francis T. Mahoney, receiving 358,313 votes (45.7%).

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How many votes has Paul L. Cornell received?

Paul L. Cornell has received 358,313 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Paul L. Cornell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. SenateConnecticutLost358,31345.7%Francis T. Mahoney
Kenneth W. Thurlow

James A. Hutchin

Isadore Wofsy
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