Richard L. Ottinger
U.S. Senate candidate
- Born
- January 27, 1929
- Died
- February 16, 2026
- Age at death
- 97
- Home state
- New York
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1970
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ottinger2.2M
Opponents3.7M
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Elections run
Richard L. Ottinger (1929–2026), a Democratic politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1970 U.S. Senate election in New York to James L. Buckley, receiving 2,171,232 votes (36.96%).
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How many votes has Richard L. Ottinger received?
Richard L. Ottinger has received 2,171,232 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | U.S. SenateNew York | Lost | 2,171,23236.96% | James L. Buckley Charles E. Goodell Olive M. Johnson Kipp Dawson John Emanuel |
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