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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Witherspoon45,874
Opponents87,310
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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
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | U.S. HouseMissouri | Lost | 45,87434.44% | William Lacy Clay |
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