Charles P. Taft II, Gubernatorial candidate

Charles P. Taft II

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Ohio
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1952
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
II1.6M
Opponents2.0M
1
Elections run

Charles P. Taft II, a Republican politician from Ohio, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1952 governor election in Ohio to Frank Lausche, receiving 1,590,058 votes (44.11%).

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How many votes has Charles P. Taft II received?

Charles P. Taft II has received 1,590,058 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Charles P. Taft II’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1952GovernorOhioLost1,590,05844.11%Frank Lausche
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