Richard Whitmore

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Tennessee
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Whitmore1,460
Opponents114,455
1
Elections run

Richard Whitmore, an Independent politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. House election in Tennessee's District 8 to Harold E. Ford Sr., receiving 1,460 votes (1.26%).

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How many votes has Richard Whitmore received?

Richard Whitmore has received 1,460 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard Whitmore’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. HouseTennesseeLost1,4601.26%Duncan Ragsdale
Harold E. Ford Sr.
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