Lester Maddox
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- September 30, 1915
- Died
- June 25, 2003
- Age at death
- 87
- Home state
- Georgia
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1966
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Maddox450,626
Opponents522,690
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Elections run
Lester Maddox (1915–2003), a Democratic politician from Georgia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1966 governor election in Georgia to Bo Callaway, receiving 450,626 votes (46.22%).
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How many votes has Lester Maddox received?
Lester Maddox has received 450,626 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | GovernorGeorgia | Lost | 450,62646.22% | Bo Callaway Ellis Arnall |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q885384). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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