Thomas A. Burke, U.S. Senate candidate

Thomas A. Burke

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Ohio
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1954
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Burke1.3M
Opponents1.3M
1
Elections run

Thomas A. Burke, a Democratic politician from Ohio, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1954 U.S. Senate election in Ohio to George H. Bender, receiving 1,254,904 votes (49.94%).

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How many votes has Thomas A. Burke received?

Thomas A. Burke has received 1,254,904 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas A. Burke’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1954U.S. SenateOhio · SpecialLost1,254,90449.94%George H. Bender
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