William G. Sesler

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1970
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sesler1.7M
Opponents2.0M
1
Elections run

William G. Sesler, a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1970 U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania to Hugh Scott, receiving 1,653,774 votes (45.38%).

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How many votes has William G. Sesler received?

William G. Sesler has received 1,653,774 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William G. Sesler’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1970U.S. SenatePennsylvaniaLost1,653,77445.38%Hugh Scott
Frank W. Gaydosh

W. Henry McFarland

Herman A. Johnson

Robin Maisel

William R. Mimms
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