William C. Marland, U.S. Senate candidate

William C. Marland

U.S. Senate candidate
Born
March 26, 1918
Died
November 26, 1965
Age at death
47
Home state
West Virginia
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1956
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Marland373,051
Opponents432,123
1
Elections run

William C. Marland (1918–1965), a Democratic politician from West Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1956 U.S. Senate election in West Virginia to Chapman Revercomb, receiving 373,051 votes (46.33%).

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How many votes has William C. Marland received?

William C. Marland has received 373,051 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William C. Marland’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1956U.S. SenateWest Virginia · SpecialLost373,05146.33%Chapman Revercomb
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