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E. R. Zumwalt

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Zumwalt596,009
Opponents961,337
1
Elections run

E. R. Zumwalt, a Democratic politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. Senate election in Virginia to Harry F. Byrd Jr., receiving 596,009 votes (38.27%).

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How many votes has E. R. Zumwalt received?

E. R. Zumwalt has received 596,009 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

E. R. Zumwalt’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. SenateVirginiaLost596,00938.27%Harry F. Byrd Jr.
Martin H. Perper
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