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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sinclair879,537
Opponents1.4M
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Elections run
Upton Sinclair, a Democratic politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1934 governor election in California to Frank Merriam, receiving 879,537 votes (37.75%).
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How many votes has Upton Sinclair received?
Upton Sinclair has received 879,537 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | GovernorCalifornia | Lost | 879,53737.75% | Frank Merriam Raymond L. Haight |
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