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W. H. Holmes, Gubernatorial candidate

W. H. Holmes

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1928
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Holmes123,337
Opponents582,968
1
Elections run

W. H. Holmes, a Republican politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1928 governor election in Texas to Dan Moody, receiving 123,337 votes (17.44%).

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How many votes has W. H. Holmes received?

W. H. Holmes has received 123,337 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

W. H. Holmes’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1928GovernorTexasLost123,33717.44%Dan Moody
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.