Burnet R. Mayback

U.S. Senator
Home state
South Carolina
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1948
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Mayback135,998
Opponents5,008
1
Elections run

Burnet R. Mayback, a Democratic politician from South Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1948 U.S. Senate election in South Carolina with 135,998 votes (96.45%), defeating J. Bates Gerald.

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How many votes has Burnet R. Mayback received?

Burnet R. Mayback has received 135,998 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.

Election history

Burnet R. Mayback’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1948U.S. SenateSouth CarolinaWon135,99896.45%J. Bates Gerald
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