Emmett T. Anderson, Gubernatorial candidate

Emmett T. Anderson

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
January 17, 1890
Died
March 20, 1969
Age at death
79
Home state
Washington
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1956
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Anderson508,041
Opponents616,773
1
Elections run

Emmett T. Anderson (1890–1969), a Republican politician from Washington, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1956 governor election in Washington to Albert Rosellini, receiving 508,041 votes (45%).

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How many votes has Emmett T. Anderson received?

Emmett T. Anderson has received 508,041 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Emmett T. Anderson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1956GovernorWashingtonLost508,04145%Albert Rosellini
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q5373568). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.