William A. Gatson

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1920
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gatson406,776
Opponents463,372
1
Elections run

William A. Gatson, a Democratic politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1920 U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts to Henry C. Lodge, receiving 406,776 votes (46.75%).

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How many votes has William A. Gatson received?

William A. Gatson has received 406,776 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William A. Gatson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1920U.S. SenateMassachusettsLost406,77646.75%Henry C. Lodge
John A. Nicholls

John W. Sherman

Alonzo B. Cook

William E. Weeks
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