William C. Doughty

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Socialist
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Doughty13,358
Opponents423,738
1
Elections run

William C. Doughty, a Socialist politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. Senate election in New Jersey to Joseph S. Frelinghuysen, receiving 13,358 votes (3.06%).

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How many votes has William C. Doughty received?

William C. Doughty has received 13,358 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William C. Doughty’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916U.S. SenateNew JerseyLost13,3583.06%Joseph S. Frelinghuysen
James Martine

Livingston Barbour

Rudolph Katz
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