Alexander Wright

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
communist
On the ballot
1936
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wright448
Opponents32,556
1
Elections run

Alexander Wright, a Communist politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1936 U.S. House election in Virginia's District 2 to Norman Hamilton, receiving 448 votes (1.36%).

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How many votes has Alexander Wright received?

Alexander Wright has received 448 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Alexander Wright’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936U.S. HouseVirginiaLost4481.36%Norman Hamilton
H H Rumble
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