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Tom Books
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Tom Books was a 2014 Independence Party of America candidate who sought election to the U.S. Senate from Minnesota.[1] Books lost to Steve Carlson in the Independence primary on August 12, 2014.[2]
Elections
2014
Books ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. Senate, to represent Minnesota. Books sought the Independence nomination in the primary on August 12, 2014, but was defeated by Steve Carlson.[2]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Steve Carlson |
33.9% | 2,148 | ||
| Kevin Terrell | 21.7% | 1,376 | ||
| Jack Shepard | 17.8% | 1,130 | ||
| Stephen Williams | 13.6% | 862 | ||
| Tom Books | 12.9% | 820 | ||
| Total Votes | 6,336 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State |
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See also
Footnotes
Senators
Amy Klobuchar (D)
Tina Smith (D)
Representatives
District 1
Brad Finstad (R)
District 2
Angie Craig (D)
District 3
Kelly Morrison (D)
District 4
Betty McCollum (D)
District 5
Ilhan Omar (D)
District 6
Tom Emmer (R)
District 7
District 8
Pete Stauber (R)
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Republican Party (4)
