Edward Lunn Young
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- September 7, 1920
- Died
- May 9, 2017
- Age at death
- 96
- Home state
- South Carolina
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1976–1978
0-2
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Young297,234
Opponents461,501
2
Elections run
Between 1976 and 1978, Edward Lunn Young ran in 2 elections across 2 offices (U.S. House and Governor), losing all 2. Young's biggest single-election total was 236,946 votes, in the 1978 governor election in South Carolina.
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How many votes has Edward Lunn Young received?
Edward Lunn Young has received 297,234 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–2.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | GovernorSouth Carolina | Lost | 236,94637.7% | Richard Riley |
| 1976 | U.S. HouseSouth Carolina | Lost | 60,28844.04% | John W. Jenrette Jr. Clarence C. Dillingham |
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