Richard M. Barber

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Tennessee
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1952
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Barber22,169
Opponents713,043
1
Elections run

Richard M. Barber, an Independent politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1952 U.S. Senate election in Tennessee to Albert Gore, receiving 22,169 votes (3.02%).

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How many votes has Richard M. Barber received?

Richard M. Barber has received 22,169 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard M. Barber’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1952U.S. SenateTennesseeLost22,1693.02%Albert Gore
Hobart F. Atkins

John Randolph Neal Jr.
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