William N. McDonald

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Socialist
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McDonald15,558
Opponents501,415
1
Elections run

William N. McDonald, a Socialist politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts to Henry C. Lodge, receiving 15,558 votes (3.01%).

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How many votes has William N. McDonald received?

William N. McDonald has received 15,558 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William N. McDonald’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916U.S. SenateMassachusettsLost15,5583.01%Henry C. Lodge
John F. Fitzgerald
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