Mark E. Clayton

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Tennessee
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
2012
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Clayton705,882
Opponents1.6M
1
Elections run

Mark E. Clayton, a Democratic politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2012 U.S. Senate election in Tennessee to Bob Corker, receiving 705,882 votes (30.41%).

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How many votes has Mark E. Clayton received?

Mark E. Clayton has received 705,882 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Mark E. Clayton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2012U.S. SenateTennesseeLost705,88230.41%Bob Corker
Martin Pleasant

Shaun E. Crowell

Kermit Steck

James Higdon

Michel Joseph Long

Troy Stephen Scoggin

David Gatchell
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