Robert La Follette, Presidential nominee

Robert La Follette

Presidential nominee
Party
Progressive
On the ballot
1924
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Follette4.8M
Opponents24.1M
Total Electoral Votes
Follette13
Opponents518
1
Elections run

Robert La Follette, a Progressive politician, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1924 U.S. presidential election to Calvin Coolidge, receiving 4,831,706 votes (16.6%).

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How many votes has Robert La Follette received?

Robert La Follette has received 4,831,706 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1, plus 13 electoral votes.

Election history

Robert La Follette’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1924Presidentwith Burton K. WheelerLost4,831,706 (16.6%)13 EVCalvin Coolidge
John W. Davis
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.