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Robert F. Wagner Jr.

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1956
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wagner3.3M
Opponents3.7M
1
Elections run

Robert F. Wagner Jr., a Democratic politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1956 U.S. Senate election in New York to Jacob K. Javits, receiving 3,265,159 votes (46.71%).

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How many votes has Robert F. Wagner Jr. received?

Robert F. Wagner Jr. has received 3,265,159 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert F. Wagner Jr.’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1956U.S. SenateNew YorkLost3,265,15946.71%Jacob K. Javits
Douglas MacArthur
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