Rita Shaw

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
Socialist Workers
On the ballot
1954
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Shaw902
Opponents2.1M
1
Elections run

Rita Shaw, a Socialist Workers politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1954 U.S. Senate election in Michigan to Patrick McNamara V, receiving 902 votes (0.04%).

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How many votes has Rita Shaw received?

Rita Shaw has received 902 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Rita Shaw’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1954U.S. SenateMichiganLost9020.04%Patrick McNamara V
Homer Ferguson

Leroy M. Lowell

James Sim
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