William R. Hawkins

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Tennessee
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1990
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hawkins233,703
Opponents550,110
1
Elections run

William R. Hawkins, a Republican politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1990 U.S. Senate election in Tennessee to Al Gore, receiving 233,703 votes (29.81%).

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How many votes has William R. Hawkins received?

William R. Hawkins has received 233,703 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William R. Hawkins’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1990U.S. SenateTennesseeLost233,70329.81%Al Gore
Bill Jacox

Charles Gordon Vick
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