John W. Overall

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Tennessee
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Overall117,819
Opponents146,759
1
Elections run

John W. Overall, a Republican politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 governor election in Tennessee to Thomas Clarke Rye, receiving 117,819 votes (44.19%).

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How many votes has John W. Overall received?

John W. Overall has received 117,819 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John W. Overall’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916GovernorTennesseeLost117,81944.19%Thomas Clarke Rye
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