Wendell Willkie
Presidential nominee
- Born
- February 18, 1892
- Died
- October 8, 1944
- Age at death
- 52
- Home state
- Indiana
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1940
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Willkie22.3M
Opponents27.2M
Total Electoral Votes
Willkie82
Opponents449
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Elections run
Wendell Willkie (1892–1944), a Republican politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. presidential election to Franklin D. Roosevelt, receiving 22,304,755 votes (44.8%).
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How many votes has Wendell Willkie received?
Wendell Willkie has received 22,304,755 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1, plus 82 electoral votes.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Presidentwith Charles L. McNary | Lost | 22,304,755 (44.8%)82 EV | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
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