Bill Emerson vs Bill D. Burlison: head-to-head
Tale of the tape
| Emerson | Statistic | Burlison |
|---|---|---|
| 8–0 | Career record | 6–1 |
| 891,759 | Career popular votes | 650,356 |
| 8 | Elections in our record | 7 |
Shared races
| Year | Emerson | Burlison | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 116,167 (55.15%) | 94,465 (44.85%) | Bill Emerson |