W. Henry McFarland

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1970
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McFarland18,275
Opponents3.6M
1
Elections run

W. Henry McFarland, an Independent politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1970 U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania to Hugh Scott, receiving 18,275 votes (0.5%).

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How many votes has W. Henry McFarland received?

W. Henry McFarland has received 18,275 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

W. Henry McFarland’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1970U.S. SenatePennsylvaniaLost18,2750.5%Hugh Scott
William G. Sesler

Frank W. Gaydosh

Herman A. Johnson

Robin Maisel

William R. Mimms
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