William C. Sawyer

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sawyer70,547
Opponents136,758
1
Elections run

William C. Sawyer, a Republican politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in Massachusetts's District 5 to James M. Shannon, receiving 70,547 votes (34.03%).

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How many votes has William C. Sawyer received?

William C. Sawyer has received 70,547 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William C. Sawyer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseMassachusettsLost70,54734.03%James M. Shannon
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