William Davis

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Arkansas
Party
Socialist Party of America
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Davis9,730
Opponents166,004
1
Elections run

William Davis, a Socialist Party Of America politician from Arkansas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 governor election in Arkansas to Charles Hillman Brough, receiving 9,730 votes (5.54%).

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How many votes has William Davis received?

William Davis has received 9,730 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Davis’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916GovernorArkansasLost9,7305.54%Charles Hillman Brough
Wallace Townsend
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