George C. Petersen

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Florida
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1960
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Petersen569,936
Opponents849,407
1
Elections run

George C. Petersen, a Republican politician from Florida, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1960 governor election in Florida to C. Farris Bryant, receiving 569,936 votes (40.16%).

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How many votes has George C. Petersen received?

George C. Petersen has received 569,936 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

George C. Petersen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1960GovernorFloridaLost569,93640.16%C. Farris Bryant
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