John Atkinson

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Missouri
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1920
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Atkinson580,726
Opponents722,020
1
Elections run

John Atkinson, a Democratic politician from Missouri, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1920 governor election in Missouri to Arthur M. Hyde, receiving 580,726 votes (43.64%).

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How many votes has John Atkinson received?

John Atkinson has received 580,726 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John Atkinson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1920GovernorMissouriLost580,72643.64%Arthur M. Hyde
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