Robert Dole Candidate
| Born: |
July 22, 1923 Russell, Kansas Russell County United States |
| Resided: |
Russell,
Kansas
Russell County |
| Death: | December 5, 2021 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, World War II (Captain, 1942-1948). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Kansas State Representative: HD 81 (1951-1953). Russell County (Kansas) Attorney (1953-1961). Kansas U.S. Representative: CD 06 (1961-1963); CD 01 (1963-1969). Kansas U.S. Senator (1969-1996). |
| Notes: | Dole received two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for his service in World War II. |
| Sources: | Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. |
United States Senate.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/1996 | President / Vice President | General | Republican | 766,476 | 34.96% | Lost |
| 11/02/1976 | President / Vice President | General | Independent-Republican | 819,395 | 42.02% | Lost |