Augustus E. Willson, U.S. Senate candidate

Augustus E. Willson

U.S. Senate candidate
Born
October 13, 1846
Died
August 24, 1931
Age at death
84
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1914
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Willson144,758
Opponents195,603
1
Elections run

Augustus E. Willson (1846–1931), a Republican politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1914 U.S. Senate election in Kentucky to John C. Beckham, receiving 144,758 votes (42.53%).

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How many votes has Augustus E. Willson received?

Augustus E. Willson has received 144,758 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Augustus E. Willson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1914U.S. SenateKentuckyLost144,75842.53%John C. Beckham
Burton Vance

H. J. Robertson
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