Walter Semrau

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Wisconsin
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1956
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Semrau2,745
Opponents1.5M
1
Elections run

Walter Semrau, an Independent politician from Wisconsin, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1956 U.S. Senate election in Wisconsin to Alexander Wiley, receiving 2,745 votes (0.18%).

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How many votes has Walter Semrau received?

Walter Semrau has received 2,745 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Walter Semrau’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1956U.S. SenateWisconsinLost2,7450.18%Alexander Wiley
Henry W. Maier
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