Joseph K. Carson, Gubernatorial candidate

Joseph K. Carson

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
December 19, 1891
Died
December 20, 1956
Age at death
65
Home state
Oregon
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1954
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Carson244,170
Opponents322,522
1
Elections run

Joseph K. Carson (1891–1956), a Democratic politician from Oregon, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1954 governor election in Oregon to Paul L. Patterson, receiving 244,170 votes (43.09%).

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How many votes has Joseph K. Carson received?

Joseph K. Carson has received 244,170 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joseph K. Carson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1954GovernorOregonLost244,17043.09%Paul L. Patterson
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q6284469). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified August 15, 2026.