Robert L. Witherspoon

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Missouri
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Witherspoon45,874
Opponents87,310
1
Elections run

Robert L. Witherspoon, a Republican politician from Missouri, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in Missouri's District 1 to William Lacy Clay, receiving 45,874 votes (34.44%).

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How many votes has Robert L. Witherspoon received?

Robert L. Witherspoon has received 45,874 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert L. Witherspoon’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseMissouriLost45,87434.44%William Lacy Clay
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