William G Childress

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Tennessee
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1839
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Childress2,744
Opponents3,245
1
Elections run

William G Childress, a Democratic politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1839 U.S. House election in Tennessee's District 8 to Meredith Gentry, receiving 2,744 votes (45.82%).

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How many votes has William G Childress received?

William G Childress has received 2,744 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William G Childress’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1839U.S. HouseTennesseeLost2,74445.82%Meredith Gentry
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