Richard J. Colbert

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1942
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Colbert175,081
Opponents216,958
1
Elections run

Richard J. Colbert, a Republican politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1942 U.S. Senate election in Kentucky to Albert B. Chandler, receiving 175,081 votes (44.66%).

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How many votes has Richard J. Colbert received?

Richard J. Colbert has received 175,081 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard J. Colbert’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1942U.S. SenateKentuckyLost175,08144.66%Albert B. Chandler
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