Gordon H. Wharton

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1996
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wharton60,338
Opponents208,969
1
Elections run

Gordon H. Wharton, a Democratic politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1996 U.S. House election in Texas's District 21 to Lamar S. Smith, receiving 60,338 votes (22.4%).

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How many votes has Gordon H. Wharton received?

Gordon H. Wharton has received 60,338 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Gordon H. Wharton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1996U.S. HouseTexasLost60,33822.4%Lamar S. Smith
Randy Rutenbeck
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