Bill Bristow

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Arkansas
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1998
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bristow272,923
Opponents421,989
1
Elections run

Bill Bristow, a Democratic politician from Arkansas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1998 governor election in Arkansas to Mike Huckabee, receiving 272,923 votes (38.66%).

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How many votes has Bill Bristow received?

Bill Bristow has received 272,923 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Bill Bristow’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1998GovernorArkansasLost272,92338.66%Mike Huckabee
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