William J. Pearson

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
California
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1922
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Pearson215,748
Opponents692,152
1
Elections run

William J. Pearson, a Democratic politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1922 U.S. Senate election in California to Hiram Johnson, receiving 215,748 votes (23.76%).

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How many votes has William J. Pearson received?

William J. Pearson has received 215,748 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William J. Pearson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1922U.S. SenateCaliforniaLost215,74823.76%Hiram Johnson
H. Clay Needham

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