William J. Otjen

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Oklahoma
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1944
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Otjen309,222
Opponents393,172
1
Elections run

William J. Otjen, a Republican politician from Oklahoma, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1944 U.S. Senate election in Oklahoma to Elmer Thomas, receiving 309,222 votes (44.02%).

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How many votes has William J. Otjen received?

William J. Otjen has received 309,222 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William J. Otjen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1944U.S. SenateOklahomaLost309,22244.02%Elmer Thomas
Paul Beck V

T. B. Williams

Paul R. Nagle
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