Richard Elsner
U.S. Senate candidate
- Born
- May 29, 1859
- Died
- January 18, 1938
- Age at death
- 78
- Home state
- Wisconsin
- Party
- Socialist
- On the ballot
- 1916
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Elsner28,908
Opponents393,045
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Elections run
Richard Elsner (1859–1938), a Socialist politician from Wisconsin, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. Senate election in Wisconsin to Robert M. Lafollesse, receiving 28,908 votes (6.85%).
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How many votes has Richard Elsner received?
Richard Elsner has received 28,908 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | U.S. SenateWisconsin | Lost | 28,9086.85% | Robert M. Lafollesse William F. Wolfe Charles L. Hill |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q7325497). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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