Sidney R. Yates
U.S. Senate candidate
- Born
- August 27, 1909
- Died
- October 5, 2000
- Age at death
- 91
- Home state
- Illinois
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1962
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Yates1.7M
Opponents2.0M
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Elections run
Sidney R. Yates (1909–2000), a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1962 U.S. Senate election in Illinois to Everett M. Dirksen, receiving 1,748,007 votes (47.13%).
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How many votes has Sidney R. Yates received?
Sidney R. Yates has received 1,748,007 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | U.S. SenateIllinois | Lost | 1,748,00747.13% | Everett M. Dirksen |
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