Walter Clay Vanhoose

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1964
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Vanhoose43,921
Opponents100,929
1
Elections run

Walter Clay Vanhoose, a Republican politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1964 U.S. House election in Kentucky's District 7 to Carl D. Perkins, receiving 43,921 votes (30.32%).

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How many votes has Walter Clay Vanhoose received?

Walter Clay Vanhoose has received 43,921 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Walter Clay Vanhoose’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1964U.S. HouseKentuckyLost43,92130.32%Carl D. Perkins
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