William F. Nicholson

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Colorado
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1948
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Nicholson165,069
Opponents345,052
1
Elections run

William F. Nicholson, a Republican politician from Colorado, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1948 U.S. Senate election in Colorado to Edward C. Johnson, receiving 165,069 votes (32.36%).

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How many votes has William F. Nicholson received?

William F. Nicholson has received 165,069 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William F. Nicholson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1948U.S. SenateColoradoLost165,06932.36%Edward C. Johnson
Joe Gurule

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