Spessard Holland
★ Governor
- Born
- July 10, 1892
- Died
- November 6, 1971
- Age at death
- 79
- Home state
- Florida
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1940
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Holland272,718
Opponents206,158
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Elections run
Spessard Holland (1892–1971), a Democratic politician from Florida, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1940 governor election in Florida with 272,718 votes (56.95%), defeating Francis P. Whitehair.
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How many votes has Spessard Holland received?
Spessard Holland has received 272,718 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | GovernorFlorida | Won | 272,71856.95% | Francis P. Whitehair |
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