Robert D. Fulton, Gubernatorial candidate

Robert D. Fulton

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
May 13, 1929
Died
February 21, 2024
Age at death
94
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1970
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Fulton368,911
Opponents403,394
1
Elections run

Robert D. Fulton (1929–2024), a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1970 governor election in Iowa to Robert D. Ray, receiving 368,911 votes (46.6%).

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How many votes has Robert D. Fulton received?

Robert D. Fulton has received 368,911 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert D. Fulton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1970GovernorIowaLost368,91146.6%Robert D. Ray
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q2156811). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.