Lawrence Wetherby
U.S. Senate candidate
- Born
- January 2, 1908
- Died
- March 27, 1994
- Age at death
- 86
- Home state
- Kentucky
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1956
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wetherby473,140
Opponents538,505
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Elections run
Lawrence Wetherby (1908–1994), a Democratic politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1956 U.S. Senate election in Kentucky to John Sherman Cooper, receiving 473,140 votes (46.77%).
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How many votes has Lawrence Wetherby received?
Lawrence Wetherby has received 473,140 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | U.S. SenateKentucky · Special | Lost | 473,14046.77% | John Sherman Cooper |
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