Robert J. Wheeler

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Labor
On the ballot
1920
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wheeler27,401
Opponents1.8M
1
Elections run

Robert J. Wheeler, a Labor politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1920 U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania to Boies Penrose, receiving 27,401 votes (1.54%).

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How many votes has Robert J. Wheeler received?

Robert J. Wheeler has received 27,401 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert J. Wheeler’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1920U.S. SenatePennsylvaniaLost27,4011.54%Boies Penrose
John A. Farrell

Leah C. Marion

William B. Wilson

Joseph E. Jennings
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