William Coleman

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Wisconsin
Party
Socialist Party of America
On the ballot
1920
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Coleman71,126
Opponents613,993
1
Elections run

William Coleman, a Socialist Party Of America politician from Wisconsin, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1920 governor election in Wisconsin to John J. Blaine, receiving 71,126 votes (10.29%).

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How many votes has William Coleman received?

William Coleman has received 71,126 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Coleman’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1920GovernorWisconsinLost71,12610.29%John J. Blaine
Robert McCoy
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