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R. F. McLaughlin

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Idaho
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1960
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McLaughlin139,448
Opponents152,648
1
Elections run

R. F. McLaughlin, a Democratic politician from Idaho, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1960 U.S. Senate election in Idaho to Henry C. Dworshak, receiving 139,448 votes (47.74%).

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How many votes has R. F. McLaughlin received?

R. F. McLaughlin has received 139,448 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

R. F. McLaughlin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1960U.S. SenateIdahoLost139,44847.74%Henry C. Dworshak
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.