Jake Butcher
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- May 8, 1936
- Died
- July 19, 2017
- Age at death
- 81
- Home state
- Tennessee
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1978
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Butcher523,495
Opponents661,959
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Elections run
Jake Butcher (1936–2017), a Democratic politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 governor election in Tennessee to Lamar Alexander, receiving 523,495 votes (44.16%).
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How many votes has Jake Butcher received?
Jake Butcher has received 523,495 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | GovernorTennessee | Lost | 523,49544.16% | Lamar Alexander |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q15500145). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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