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Wayne Sowell

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Alabama
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
2004
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sowell595,018
Opponents1.2M
1
Elections run

Wayne Sowell, a Democratic politician from Alabama, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2004 U.S. Senate election in Alabama to Richard C. Shelby, receiving 595,018 votes (32.35%).

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How many votes has Wayne Sowell received?

Wayne Sowell has received 595,018 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Wayne Sowell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2004U.S. SenateAlabamaLost595,01832.35%Richard C. Shelby
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