Leonard B. Jordan, Governor

Leonard B. Jordan

Governor
Born
May 15, 1899
Died
June 30, 1983
Age at death
84
Home state
Idaho
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1950
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jordan107,642
Opponents97,150
1
Elections run

Leonard B. Jordan (1899–1983), a Republican politician from Idaho, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1950 governor election in Idaho with 107,642 votes (52.56%), defeating Calvin E. Wright.

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How many votes has Leonard B. Jordan received?

Leonard B. Jordan has received 107,642 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.

Election history

Leonard B. Jordan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1950GovernorIdahoWon107,64252.56%Calvin E. Wright
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