William L. Becker

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Socialist
On the ballot
1942
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Becker6,775
Opponents1.2M
1
Elections run

William L. Becker, a Socialist politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1942 U.S. Senate election in New Jersey to Albert W. Hawkes, receiving 6,775 votes (0.55%).

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How many votes has William L. Becker received?

William L. Becker has received 6,775 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William L. Becker’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1942U.S. SenateNew JerseyLost6,7750.55%Albert W. Hawkes
William H. Smathers

Lorenzo Harris

Elmo L. Bateman

John C. Butterworth

George Breitman
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