William K. Makemson

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1894
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Makemson54,520
Opponents359,898
1
Elections run

William K. Makemson, a Republican politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1894 governor election in Texas to Charles Culberson, receiving 54,520 votes (12.9%).

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How many votes has William K. Makemson received?

William K. Makemson has received 54,520 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William K. Makemson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1894GovernorTexasLost54,52012.9%Charles Culberson
Thomas L. Nugent
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