William B. Ladd

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Tennessee
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1946
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ladd57,237
Opponents161,473
1
Elections run

William B. Ladd, a Republican politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 U.S. Senate election in Tennessee to Kenneth D. McKellar, receiving 57,237 votes (26.17%).

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How many votes has William B. Ladd received?

William B. Ladd has received 57,237 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William B. Ladd’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1946U.S. SenateTennesseeLost57,23726.17%Kenneth D. McKellar
John Randolph Neal Jr.

Herman H. Ross
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