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Tom Sawyer, Gubernatorial candidate

Tom Sawyer

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Kansas
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1998
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sawyer168,243
Opponents544,882
1
Elections run

Tom Sawyer, a Democratic politician from Kansas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1998 governor election in Kansas to Bill Graves, receiving 168,243 votes (22.7%).

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How many votes has Tom Sawyer received?

Tom Sawyer has received 168,243 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Tom Sawyer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1998GovernorKansasLost168,24322.7%Bill Graves
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