Gertrude Wilson

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
Union
On the ballot
1936
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wilson1,836
Opponents835,471
1
Elections run

Gertrude Wilson, a Union politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1936 U.S. Senate election in Texas to Morris Sheppard, receiving 1,836 votes (0.22%).

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How many votes has Gertrude Wilson received?

Gertrude Wilson has received 1,836 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Gertrude Wilson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936U.S. SenateTexasLost1,8360.22%Morris Sheppard
Carlos G. Watson

W. B. Starr
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