William J. Burke, U.S. Senate candidate

William J. Burke

U.S. Senate candidate
Born
September 25, 1862
Died
November 7, 1925
Age at death
63
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Progressive
On the ballot
1922
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Burke127,180
Opponents1.3M
1
Elections run

William J. Burke (1862–1925), a Progressive politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1922 U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania to David A. Reed, receiving 127,180 votes (8.82%).

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How many votes has William J. Burke received?

William J. Burke has received 127,180 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William J. Burke’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1922U.S. SenatePennsylvaniaLost127,1808.82%David A. Reed
Samuel E. Shull

Rachel C. Robinson

Charles Sehl

Charles J. Schoales
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