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Walter Williams

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Washington
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1950
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Williams342,464
Opponents397,719
1
Elections run

Walter Williams, a Republican politician from Washington, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1950 U.S. Senate election in Washington to Warren G. Magnuson, receiving 342,464 votes (46.27%).

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How many votes has Walter Williams received?

Walter Williams has received 342,464 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Walter Williams’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1950U.S. SenateWashingtonLost342,46446.27%Warren G. Magnuson
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