Paul Wengert

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Idaho
Party
Socialist
On the ballot
1948
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wengert166
Opponents214,022
1
Elections run

Paul Wengert, a Socialist politician from Idaho, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1948 U.S. Senate election in Idaho to Bert H. Miller, receiving 166 votes (0.08%).

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How many votes has Paul Wengert received?

Paul Wengert has received 166 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Paul Wengert’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1948U.S. SenateIdahoLost1660.08%Bert H. Miller
Henry C. Dworshak

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