Wilbur G. Manchester

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Prohibition
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Manchester1,768
Opponents211,567
1
Elections run

Wilbur G. Manchester, a Prohibition politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. Senate election in Connecticut to George P. McLean, receiving 1,768 votes (0.83%).

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How many votes has Wilbur G. Manchester received?

Wilbur G. Manchester has received 1,768 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Wilbur G. Manchester’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916U.S. SenateConnecticutLost1,7680.83%George P. McLean
Homer S. Cummings

Martin F. Plunkett

Otto Ruckser
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