William F. Allen

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Delaware
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Allen2,786
Opponents132,093
1
Elections run

William F. Allen, a Democratic politician from Delaware, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. Senate election in Delaware to James M. Tunnell, receiving 2,786 votes (2.07%).

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How many votes has William F. Allen received?

William F. Allen has received 2,786 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William F. Allen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. SenateDelawareLost2,7862.07%James M. Tunnell
John G. Townsend Jr.
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