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R. L. Cochran

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Nebraska
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cochran247,659
Opponents349,232
1
Elections run

R. L. Cochran, a Democratic politician from Nebraska, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. Senate election in Nebraska to Hugh A. Butler, receiving 247,659 votes (41.49%).

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How many votes has R. L. Cochran received?

R. L. Cochran has received 247,659 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

R. L. Cochran’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. SenateNebraskaLost247,65941.49%Hugh A. Butler
Albert F. Ruthven
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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.