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Fletcher Thompson, U.S. Senate candidate

Fletcher Thompson

U.S. Senate candidate
Born
February 5, 1925
Died
September 13, 2022
Age at death
97
Home state
Georgia
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1972
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Thompson542,331
Opponents635,970
1
Elections run

Fletcher Thompson (1925–2022), a Republican politician from Georgia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1972 U.S. Senate election in Georgia to Sam Nunn, receiving 542,331 votes (46.03%).

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How many votes has Fletcher Thompson received?

Fletcher Thompson has received 542,331 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Fletcher Thompson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1972U.S. SenateGeorgiaLost542,33146.03%Sam Nunn
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