Eldon S. Dummit
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- January 1, 1896
- Died
- May 4, 1973
- Age at death
- 77
- Home state
- Kentucky
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1947
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Dummit287,756
Opponents387,795
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Elections run
Eldon S. Dummit (1896–1973), a Republican politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1947 governor election in Kentucky to Earle Clements, receiving 287,756 votes (42.48%).
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How many votes has Eldon S. Dummit received?
Eldon S. Dummit has received 287,756 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | GovernorKentucky | Lost | 287,75642.48% | Earle Clements |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q5354059). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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