Steven L. Beshear, U.S. Senate candidate

Steven L. Beshear

U.S. Senate candidate
Born
September 21, 1944
Current age
81
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1996

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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Beshear560,012
Opponents747,017
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Elections run

Steven L. Beshear, a Democratic politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1996 U.S. Senate election in Kentucky to Mitch McConnell, receiving 560,012 votes (42.85%).

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How many votes has Steven L. Beshear received?

Steven L. Beshear has received 560,012 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Steven L. Beshear’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1996U.S. SenateKentuckyLost560,01242.85%Mitch McConnell
Dennis L. Lacy

Patricia Jo Metten

Mac McElroy
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