Mark Clark Bates
U.S. Senate candidate
- Home state
- Tennessee
- Party
- Independent
- On the ballot
- 1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bates5,137
Opponents1.4M
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Elections run
Mark Clark Bates, an Independent politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. Senate election in Tennessee to James R. Sasser, receiving 5,137 votes (0.36%).
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How many votes has Mark Clark Bates received?
Mark Clark Bates has received 5,137 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | U.S. SenateTennessee | Lost | 5,1370.36% | James R. Sasser Bill Brock Willie C. Jacox Arnold Joseph Zandie |
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