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David L. Williams

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Republican
On the ballot
2011
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Williams294,034
Opponents539,105
1
Elections run

David L. Williams, a Republican politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2011 governor election in Kentucky to Steve Beshear, receiving 294,034 votes (35.29%).

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How many votes has David L. Williams received?

David L. Williams has received 294,034 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

David L. Williams’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2011GovernorKentuckyLost294,03435.29%Steve Beshear
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