John E. Ford

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1982
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ford23,494
Opponents3.1M
1
Elections run

John E. Ford, a Libertarian politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 U.S. Senate election in Texas to Lloyd Bentsen, receiving 23,494 votes (0.76%).

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How many votes has John E. Ford received?

John E. Ford has received 23,494 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John E. Ford’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982U.S. SenateTexasLost23,4940.76%Lloyd Bentsen
Jim Collins

Lineaus Hooper Lorette
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