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Lester S. Gillette

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1950
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gillette347,176
Opponents506,642
1
Elections run

Lester S. Gillette, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1950 governor election in Iowa to William S. Beardsley, receiving 347,176 votes (40.5%).

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How many votes has Lester S. Gillette received?

Lester S. Gillette has received 347,176 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Lester S. Gillette’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1950GovernorIowaLost347,17640.5%William S. Beardsley
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