Richard K. Kenney

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Washington
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kenney19,373
Opponents1.5M
1
Elections run

Richard K. Kenney, a Libertarian politician from Washington, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. Senate election in Washington to Henry M. Jackson, receiving 19,373 votes (1.3%).

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How many votes has Richard K. Kenney received?

Richard K. Kenney has received 19,373 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard K. Kenney’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. SenateWashingtonLost19,3731.3%Henry M. Jackson
George M. Brown

Dave Smith

Karl Bermann

William F. Wertz Jr.
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