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J. M. Pennington

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Alabama
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1938
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Pennington17,885
Opponents113,413
1
Elections run

J. M. Pennington, a Republican politician from Alabama, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1938 U.S. Senate election in Alabama to Lister Hill, receiving 17,885 votes (13.62%).

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How many votes has J. M. Pennington received?

J. M. Pennington has received 17,885 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

J. M. Pennington’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1938U.S. SenateAlabamaLost17,88513.62%Lister Hill
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