R B Blankenship

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1956
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Blankenship50,266
Opponents55,103
1
Elections run

R B Blankenship, a Republican politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1956 U.S. House election in Kentucky's District 2 to William H. Natcher, receiving 50,266 votes (47.7%).

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How many votes has R B Blankenship received?

R B Blankenship has received 50,266 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

R B Blankenship’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1956U.S. HouseKentuckyLost50,26647.7%William H. Natcher
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