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Ernest Wilkerson

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Wyoming
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1966
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wilkerson55,249
Opponents65,624
1
Elections run

Ernest Wilkerson, a Democratic politician from Wyoming, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1966 governor election in Wyoming to Stanley Hathaway, receiving 55,249 votes (45.71%).

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How many votes has Ernest Wilkerson received?

Ernest Wilkerson has received 55,249 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ernest Wilkerson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1966GovernorWyomingLost55,24945.71%Stanley Hathaway
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