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Bill Scranton III, Gubernatorial candidate

Bill Scranton III

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
July 19, 1917
Died
July 28, 2013
Age at death
96
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
III1.6M
Opponents1.7M
1
Elections run

Bill Scranton III (1917–2013), a Republican politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 governor election in Pennsylvania to Bob Casey, receiving 1,638,268 votes (48.34%).

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How many votes has Bill Scranton III received?

Bill Scranton III has received 1,638,268 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Bill Scranton III’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986GovernorPennsylvaniaLost1,638,26848.34%Bob Casey
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