William G. Barnes

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Alabama
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
2010
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Barnes515,619
Opponents968,181
1
Elections run

William G. Barnes, a Democratic politician from Alabama, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2010 U.S. Senate election in Alabama to Richard C. Shelby, receiving 515,619 votes (34.71%).

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How many votes has William G. Barnes received?

William G. Barnes has received 515,619 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William G. Barnes’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2010U.S. SenateAlabamaLost515,61934.71%Richard C. Shelby
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