Robert G. Flanders Jr., U.S. Senate candidate

Robert G. Flanders Jr.

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Republican
On the ballot
2018

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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jr.144,421
Opponents231,477
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Elections run

Robert G. Flanders Jr., a Republican politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2018 U.S. Senate election in Rhode Island to Sheldon Whitehouse, receiving 144,421 votes (38.33%).

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How many votes has Robert G. Flanders Jr. received?

Robert G. Flanders Jr. has received 144,421 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert G. Flanders Jr.’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2018U.S. SenateRhode IslandLost144,42138.33%Sheldon Whitehouse
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