Victor Berger, U.S. Senate candidate

Victor Berger

U.S. Senate candidate
Born
February 28, 1860
Died
August 7, 1929
Age at death
69
Home state
Wisconsin
Party
Socialist Party of America
On the ballot
1918
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Berger110,487
Opponents312,906
1
Elections run

Victor Berger (1860–1929), a Socialist Party Of America politician from Wisconsin, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1918 U.S. Senate election in Wisconsin to Irvine L. Lenroot, receiving 110,487 votes (26.09%).

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How many votes has Victor Berger received?

Victor Berger has received 110,487 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Victor Berger’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1918U.S. SenateWisconsin · SpecialLost110,48726.09%Irvine L. Lenroot
Joseph Davies
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