J. Bates Gerald

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
South Carolina
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1948
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gerald5,008
Opponents135,998
1
Elections run

J. Bates Gerald, a Republican politician from South Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1948 U.S. Senate election in South Carolina to Burnet R. Mayback, receiving 5,008 votes (3.55%).

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How many votes has J. Bates Gerald received?

J. Bates Gerald has received 5,008 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

J. Bates Gerald’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1948U.S. SenateSouth CarolinaLost5,0083.55%Burnet R. Mayback
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