Edwin L. Mechem vs John F. Simms: head-to-head
Tale of the tape
| Mechem | Statistic | Simms |
|---|---|---|
| 4–2 | Career record | 1–1 |
| 728,956 | Career popular votes | 230,846 |
| 6 | Elections in our record | 2 |
Shared races
| Year | Mechem | Simms | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 131,488 (52.23%) | 120,263 (47.77%) | Edwin L. Mechem |