Cornelius Bymers

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
North Dakota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1954
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bymers69,248
Opponents124,253
1
Elections run

Cornelius Bymers, a Democratic politician from North Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1954 governor election in North Dakota to Norman Brunsdale, receiving 69,248 votes (35.79%).

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How many votes has Cornelius Bymers received?

Cornelius Bymers has received 69,248 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Cornelius Bymers’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1954GovernorNorth DakotaLost69,24835.79%Norman Brunsdale
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