Steven B. Vandervelde

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
South Carolina
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Vandervelde4,789
Opponents732,974
1
Elections run

Steven B. Vandervelde, a Libertarian politician from South Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. Senate election in South Carolina to Ernest Fritz Hollings, receiving 4,789 votes (0.65%).

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How many votes has Steven B. Vandervelde received?

Steven B. Vandervelde has received 4,789 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Steven B. Vandervelde’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. SenateSouth CarolinaLost4,7890.65%Ernest Fritz Hollings
Henry D. McMaster

Ray Hillyard
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