John Harper

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1987
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Harper273,141
Opponents504,674
1
Elections run

John Harper, a Republican politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1987 governor election in Kentucky to Wallace Wilkinson, receiving 273,141 votes (34.91%).

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How many votes has John Harper received?

John Harper has received 273,141 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John Harper’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1987GovernorKentuckyLost273,14134.91%Wallace Wilkinson
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