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W. P. Atkinson

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Oklahoma
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1962
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Atkinson315,357
Opponents392,316
1
Elections run

W. P. Atkinson, a Democratic politician from Oklahoma, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1962 governor election in Oklahoma to Henry Bellmon, receiving 315,357 votes (44.43%).

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How many votes has W. P. Atkinson received?

W. P. Atkinson has received 315,357 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

W. P. Atkinson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1962GovernorOklahomaLost315,35744.43%Henry Bellmon
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