Robert V Hengerer

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hengerer4,233
Opponents1.3M
1
Elections run

Robert V Hengerer, a Libertarian politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. Senate election in Iowa to Charles E. Grassley, receiving 4,233 votes (0.33%).

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How many votes has Robert V Hengerer received?

Robert V Hengerer has received 4,233 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert V Hengerer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. SenateIowaLost4,2330.33%Charles E. Grassley
John Culver

Garry de Young

John Ingram Henderson
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