J. Lindsay Almond, Governor

J. Lindsay Almond

Governor
Born
June 15, 1898
Died
April 15, 1986
Age at death
87
Home state
Virginia
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1957
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Almond326,921
Opponents188,628
1
Elections run

J. Lindsay Almond (1898–1986), a Democratic politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1957 governor election in Virginia with 326,921 votes (63.2%), defeating Ted Dalton.

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How many votes has J. Lindsay Almond received?

J. Lindsay Almond has received 326,921 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.

Election history

J. Lindsay Almond’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1957GovernorVirginiaWon326,92163.2%Ted Dalton
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