William van Auken

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Socialist Equality
On the ballot
2006
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Auken6,004
Opponents4.5M
1
Elections run

William van Auken, a Socialist Equality politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2006 U.S. Senate election in New York to Hillary Clinton, receiving 6,004 votes (0.13%).

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How many votes has William van Auken received?

William van Auken has received 6,004 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William van Auken’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2006U.S. SenateNew YorkLost6,0040.13%Hillary Clinton
John Spencer

Howie Hawkins

Jeffrey T. Russell

Roger Calero
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