Fielding L. Wright
Vice-presidential nominee
- Party
- States' Rights (Dixiecrat)
- On the ballot
- 1948
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wright1.2M
Opponents46.1M
Total Electoral Votes
Wright39
Opponents492
1
Elections run
As a running mate, Wright is credited with the ticket’s popular and electoral votes. A vote for the ticket counts for both names on it.
Fielding L. Wright, a States' Rights (Dixiecrat) politician, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1948 U.S. presidential election to Harry S. Truman, receiving 1,175,930 votes (2.4%).
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How many votes has Fielding L. Wright received?
Fielding L. Wright has received 1,175,930 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1, plus 39 electoral votes.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Vice Presidentwith Strom Thurmond | Lost | 1,175,930 (2.4%)39 EV | Harry S. Truman Thomas E. Dewey |
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