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Peter M. Macdonald

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Maine
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1946
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Macdonald63,799
Opponents111,215
1
Elections run

Peter M. Macdonald, a Democratic politician from Maine, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 U.S. Senate election in Maine to Ralph O. Brewster, receiving 63,799 votes (36.45%).

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How many votes has Peter M. Macdonald received?

Peter M. Macdonald has received 63,799 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Peter M. Macdonald’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1946U.S. SenateMaineLost63,79936.45%Ralph O. Brewster
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