William Ritchie

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Nebraska
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1952
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ritchie211,898
Opponents369,841
1
Elections run

William Ritchie, a Democratic politician from Nebraska, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1952 U.S. Senate election in Nebraska to Dwight Griswold, receiving 211,898 votes (36.42%).

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How many votes has William Ritchie received?

William Ritchie has received 211,898 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Ritchie’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1952U.S. SenateNebraska · SpecialLost211,89836.42%Dwight Griswold
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