Ben L Spence

U.S. House candidate
Home state
North Carolina
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1946
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Spence12,005
Opponents22,977
1
Elections run

Ben L Spence, a Republican politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 U.S. House election in North Carolina's District 4 to Harold Cooley, receiving 12,005 votes (34.32%).

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How many votes has Ben L Spence received?

Ben L Spence has received 12,005 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ben L Spence’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1946U.S. HouseNorth CarolinaLost12,00534.32%Harold Cooley
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