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John W. Johnson

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Minnesota
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1974
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Johnson376,722
Opponents786,787
1
Elections run

John W. Johnson, a Republican politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1974 governor election in Minnesota to Wendell Anderson, receiving 376,722 votes (29.35%).

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How many votes has John W. Johnson received?

John W. Johnson has received 376,722 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John W. Johnson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1974GovernorMinnesotaLost376,72229.35%Wendell Anderson
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