Tom Abernathy

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Alabama
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1954
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Abernathy88,688
Opponents244,401
1
Elections run

Tom Abernathy, a Republican politician from Alabama, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1954 governor election in Alabama to Jim Folsom, receiving 88,688 votes (26.63%).

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How many votes has Tom Abernathy received?

Tom Abernathy has received 88,688 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Tom Abernathy’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1954GovernorAlabamaLost88,68826.63%Jim Folsom
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