Peter A. Waller

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1920
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Waller554,372
Opponents1.5M
1
Elections run

Peter A. Waller, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1920 U.S. Senate election in Illinois to William B. McKinley, receiving 554,372 votes (26.82%).

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How many votes has Peter A. Waller received?

Peter A. Waller has received 554,372 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Peter A. Waller’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1920U.S. SenateIllinoisLost554,37226.82%William B. McKinley
Gustave Fraenckel V

John Fitzpatrick

Frank B. Vennum

Joseph B. Moody

George D. Carrington
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