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Raymond Vendsel

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
North Dakota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1958
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Vendsel84,892
Opponents119,743
1
Elections run

Raymond Vendsel, a Democratic politician from North Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1958 U.S. Senate election in North Dakota to William Langer, receiving 84,892 votes (41.48%).

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How many votes has Raymond Vendsel received?

Raymond Vendsel has received 84,892 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Raymond Vendsel’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1958U.S. SenateNorth DakotaLost84,89241.48%William Langer
A. C. Townley
Custer Solem
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