William Allen White
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- February 10, 1868
- Died
- January 31, 1944
- Age at death
- 75
- Home state
- Kansas
- Party
- Independent
- On the ballot
- 1924
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
White149,811
Opponents506,264
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Elections run
William Allen White (1868–1944), an Independent politician from Kansas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1924 governor election in Kansas to Benjamin S. Paulen, receiving 149,811 votes (22.71%).
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How many votes has William Allen White received?
William Allen White has received 149,811 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | GovernorKansas | Lost | 149,81122.71% | Benjamin S. Paulen Jonathan M. Davis |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q2577838). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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