Dayton Phillips, U.S. House candidate

Dayton Phillips

U.S. House candidate
Born
March 29, 1910
Died
October 23, 1980
Age at death
70
Home state
Tennessee
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1950
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Phillips20,121
Opponents51,568
1
Elections run

Dayton Phillips (1910–1980), a Republican politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1950 U.S. House election in Tennessee's District 1 to Brazilla Reece, receiving 20,121 votes (28.07%).

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How many votes has Dayton Phillips received?

Dayton Phillips has received 20,121 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Dayton Phillips’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1950U.S. HouseTennesseeLost20,12128.07%Brazilla Reece
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