William Anderson, Gubernatorial candidate

William Anderson

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
June 17, 1921
Died
February 25, 2007
Age at death
85
Home state
Tennessee
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1962
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Anderson203,765
Opponents415,532
1
Elections run

William Anderson (1921–2007), an Independent politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1962 governor election in Tennessee to Frank G. Clement, receiving 203,765 votes (32.83%).

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How many votes has William Anderson received?

William Anderson has received 203,765 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Anderson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1962GovernorTennesseeLost203,76532.83%Frank G. Clement
Hubert David Patty
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