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Murray Thompson

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Missouri
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1948
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Thompson670,064
Opponents893,092
1
Elections run

Murray Thompson, a Republican politician from Missouri, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1948 governor election in Missouri to Forrest Smith, receiving 670,064 votes (42.8%).

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How many votes has Murray Thompson received?

Murray Thompson has received 670,064 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Murray Thompson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1948GovernorMissouriLost670,06442.8%Forrest Smith
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