Francis P. Whitehair

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Florida
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Whitehair206,158
Opponents272,718
1
Elections run

Francis P. Whitehair, a Democratic politician from Florida, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 governor election in Florida to Spessard Holland, receiving 206,158 votes (43.05%).

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How many votes has Francis P. Whitehair received?

Francis P. Whitehair has received 206,158 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Francis P. Whitehair’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940GovernorFloridaLost206,15843.05%Spessard Holland
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