Reuben T Wood, U.S. House candidate

Reuben T Wood

U.S. House candidate
Born
August 7, 1884
Died
July 16, 1955
Age at death
70
Home state
Missouri
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wood67,902
Opponents78,746
1
Elections run

Reuben T Wood (1884–1955), a Democratic politician from Missouri, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. House election in Missouri's District 6 to Philip Bennett, receiving 67,902 votes (46.3%).

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How many votes has Reuben T Wood received?

Reuben T Wood has received 67,902 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Reuben T Wood’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. HouseMissouriLost67,90246.3%Philip Bennett
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