William B. Hovland
U.S. Senate candidate
- Home state
- West Virginia
- Party
- Socialist Workers
- On the ballot
- 1982
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hovland4,234
Opponents561,080
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Elections run
William B. Hovland, a Socialist Workers politician from West Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 U.S. Senate election in West Virginia to Robert C. Byrd, receiving 4,234 votes (0.75%).
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How many votes has William B. Hovland received?
William B. Hovland has received 4,234 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | U.S. SenateWest Virginia | Lost | 4,2340.75% | Robert C. Byrd Cleve Benedict |
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