William F. Dowling

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Courage
On the ballot
1974
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Dowling7,459
Opponents5.2M
1
Elections run

William F. Dowling, a Courage politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1974 U.S. Senate election in New York to Jacob K. Javits, receiving 7,459 votes (0.14%).

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How many votes has William F. Dowling received?

William F. Dowling has received 7,459 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William F. Dowling’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1974U.S. SenateNew YorkLost7,4590.14%Jacob K. Javits
Ramsey Clark

Barbara A. Keating

Rebecca Finch

Robert E. Massi

Mildred Edelman

Elijah C. Boyd
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