Charles O Brightwell

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1972
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Brightwell35,600
Opponents100,345
1
Elections run

Charles O Brightwell, a Republican politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1972 U.S. House election in Texas's District 2 to Charles Wilson, receiving 35,600 votes (26.19%).

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How many votes has Charles O Brightwell received?

Charles O Brightwell has received 35,600 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Charles O Brightwell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1972U.S. HouseTexasLost35,60026.19%Charles Wilson
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