Thomas Gouge

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Tennessee
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1958
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gouge2,646
Opponents399,019
1
Elections run

Thomas Gouge, an Independent politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1958 U.S. Senate election in Tennessee to Albert Gore, receiving 2,646 votes (0.66%).

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How many votes has Thomas Gouge received?

Thomas Gouge has received 2,646 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas Gouge’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1958U.S. SenateTennesseeLost2,6460.66%Albert Gore
Hobart F. Atkins

Chester W. Mason
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