Frank A. Linney

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
North Carolina
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Linney120,157
Opponents167,761
1
Elections run

Frank A. Linney, a Republican politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 governor election in North Carolina to Thomas Walter Bickett, receiving 120,157 votes (41.7%).

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How many votes has Frank A. Linney received?

Frank A. Linney has received 120,157 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Frank A. Linney’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916GovernorNorth CarolinaLost120,15741.7%Thomas Walter Bickett
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