William B. Umstead
★ Governor
- Born
- May 13, 1895
- Died
- November 7, 1954
- Age at death
- 59
- Home state
- North Carolina
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1952
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Umstead796,306
Opponents383,329
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Elections run
William B. Umstead (1895–1954), a Democratic politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1952 governor election in North Carolina with 796,306 votes (67.5%), defeating Herbert F. Seawell Jr..
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How many votes has William B. Umstead received?
William B. Umstead has received 796,306 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | GovernorNorth Carolina | Won | 796,30667.5% | Herbert F. Seawell Jr. |
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