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William C. Battle, Gubernatorial candidate

William C. Battle

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1969
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Battle415,695
Opponents480,869
1
Elections run

William C. Battle, a Democratic politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1969 governor election in Virginia to Linwood Holton, receiving 415,695 votes (45.4%).

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How many votes has William C. Battle received?

William C. Battle has received 415,695 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William C. Battle’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1969GovernorVirginiaLost415,69545.4%Linwood Holton
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