John E. Rankin, U.S. Senate candidate

John E. Rankin

U.S. Senate candidate
Born
March 29, 1882
Died
November 26, 1960
Age at death
78
Home state
Mississippi
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1947
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Rankin24,492
Opponents168,594
1
Elections run

John E. Rankin (1882–1960), a Democratic politician from Mississippi, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1947 U.S. Senate election in Mississippi to John C. Stennis, receiving 24,492 votes (12.64%).

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How many votes has John E. Rankin received?

John E. Rankin has received 24,492 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John E. Rankin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1947U.S. SenateMississippi · SpecialLost24,49212.64%John C. Stennis
William M. Colmer

Forrest B. Jackson

Paul B. Johnson Jr.
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