William B. Wright

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Nevada
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1962
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wright33,749
Opponents63,443
1
Elections run

William B. Wright, a Republican politician from Nevada, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1962 U.S. Senate election in Nevada to Alan Bible, receiving 33,749 votes (34.72%).

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How many votes has William B. Wright received?

William B. Wright has received 33,749 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William B. Wright’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1962U.S. SenateNevadaLost33,74934.72%Alan Bible
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