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E. Clayton Gengras

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1966
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gengras446,536
Opponents561,599
1
Elections run

E. Clayton Gengras, a Republican politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1966 governor election in Connecticut to John N. Dempsey, receiving 446,536 votes (44.28%).

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How many votes has E. Clayton Gengras received?

E. Clayton Gengras has received 446,536 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

E. Clayton Gengras’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1966GovernorConnecticutLost446,53644.28%John N. Dempsey
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