Robert E. Poole

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1964
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Poole10,774
Opponents917,538
1
Elections run

Robert E. Poole, an Independent politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1964 U.S. Senate election in Virginia to Harry F. Byrd Sr., receiving 10,774 votes (1.16%).

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How many votes has Robert E. Poole received?

Robert E. Poole has received 10,774 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert E. Poole’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1964U.S. SenateVirginiaLost10,7741.16%Harry F. Byrd Sr.
Richard A. May

James W. Respess

J. B. Brayman

Milton L. Green

Willie T. Wright
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