Thomas W. Lawson

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1918
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Lawson21,985
Opponents395,765
1
Elections run

Thomas W. Lawson, an Independent politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1918 U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts to David I. Walsh, receiving 21,985 votes (5.26%).

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How many votes has Thomas W. Lawson received?

Thomas W. Lawson has received 21,985 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas W. Lawson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1918U.S. SenateMassachusettsLost21,9855.26%David I. Walsh
John W. Weeks
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