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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Watson55,024
Opponents128,497
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Elections run
Tom Watson, a Republican politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1996 U.S. House election in Tennessee's District 8 to John S. Tanner, receiving 55,024 votes (29.92%).
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How many votes has Tom Watson received?
Tom Watson has received 55,024 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | U.S. HouseTennessee | Lost | 55,02429.92% | John S. Tanner Donna Malone |
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