Ralph R. Harding, U.S. Senate candidate

Ralph R. Harding

U.S. Senate candidate
Born
September 9, 1929
Died
October 26, 2006
Age at death
77
Home state
Idaho
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1966
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Harding112,637
Opponents139,819
1
Elections run

Ralph R. Harding (1929–2006), a Democratic politician from Idaho, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1966 U.S. Senate election in Idaho to Leonard B. Jordan, receiving 112,637 votes (44.62%).

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How many votes has Ralph R. Harding received?

Ralph R. Harding has received 112,637 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ralph R. Harding’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1966U.S. SenateIdahoLost112,63744.62%Leonard B. Jordan
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