Clarence W. Watson
U.S. Senate candidate
- Born
- May 8, 1864
- Died
- May 24, 1940
- Age at death
- 76
- Home state
- West Virginia
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1918
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Watson97,715
Opponents117,504
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Elections run
Clarence W. Watson (1864–1940), a Democratic politician from West Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1918 U.S. Senate election in West Virginia to Davis Elkins, receiving 97,715 votes (45.4%).
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How many votes has Clarence W. Watson received?
Clarence W. Watson has received 97,715 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | U.S. SenateWest Virginia | Lost | 97,71545.4% | Davis Elkins M. S. Holt |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q5126808). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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