Donald S. Leonard

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1954
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Leonard963,300
Opponents1.2M
1
Elections run

Donald S. Leonard, a Republican politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1954 governor election in Michigan to G. Mennen Williams, receiving 963,300 votes (44.05%).

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How many votes has Donald S. Leonard received?

Donald S. Leonard has received 963,300 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Donald S. Leonard’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1954GovernorMichiganLost963,30044.05%G. Mennen Williams
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