Thomas R. Underwood, U.S. Senate candidate

Thomas R. Underwood

U.S. Senate candidate
Born
March 3, 1898
Died
June 29, 1956
Age at death
58
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1952
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Underwood465,652
Opponents494,576
1
Elections run

Thomas R. Underwood (1898–1956), a Democratic politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1952 U.S. Senate election in Kentucky to John Sherman Cooper, receiving 465,652 votes (48.49%).

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How many votes has Thomas R. Underwood received?

Thomas R. Underwood has received 465,652 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas R. Underwood’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1952U.S. SenateKentucky · SpecialLost465,65248.49%John Sherman Cooper
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