Goodwin J. Knight
U.S. Senate candidate
- Born
- December 9, 1896
- Died
- May 22, 1970
- Age at death
- 73
- Home state
- California
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1958
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Knight2.2M
Opponents2.9M
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Elections run
Goodwin J. Knight (1896–1970), a Republican politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1958 U.S. Senate election in California to Clair Engle, receiving 2,204,337 votes (42.94%).
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How many votes has Goodwin J. Knight received?
Goodwin J. Knight has received 2,204,337 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | U.S. SenateCalifornia | Lost | 2,204,33742.94% | Clair Engle Jesse M. Ritchie Ray B. Pollard |
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