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William Benton (D)

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Won 1 out of 2 generals.
Won 0 out of 0 primaries.
Won 1 out of 2 total contests.

William Benton (D)

Past Contests

Date Stage Office District Candidates
1952Nov 4 General Election United States SenatorFull Term State of Connecticut
William A. Purtell won (52%) against 3 opponents. Candidates »
Candidate Votes %
winner
Republican
573,854 52.5%
Democratic
485,066 44.4%
Independent Republican
22,268 2.0%
Socialist
12,279 1.1%
Total Votes Cast 1,093,467  
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1950Nov 7 General Election United States Senator State of Connecticut
William Benton won (50%) against Prescott Bush. Candidates »
Candidate Votes %
winner
Democratic
431,413 50.1%
Republican
430,311 49.9%
Total Votes Cast 861,724  
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