Lyman Ward

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Alabama
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1946
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ward22,362
Opponents174,962
1
Elections run

Lyman Ward, a Republican politician from Alabama, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 governor election in Alabama to Jim Folsom, receiving 22,362 votes (11.33%).

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How many votes has Lyman Ward received?

Lyman Ward has received 22,362 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Lyman Ward’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1946GovernorAlabamaLost22,36211.33%Jim Folsom
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