William M. Colmer
U.S. Senate candidate
- Born
- February 11, 1890
- Died
- September 9, 1980
- Age at death
- 90
- Home state
- Mississippi
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1947
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Colmer45,725
Opponents147,361
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Elections run
William M. Colmer (1890–1980), a Democratic politician from Mississippi, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1947 U.S. Senate election in Mississippi to John C. Stennis, receiving 45,725 votes (23.61%).
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How many votes has William M. Colmer received?
William M. Colmer has received 45,725 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | U.S. SenateMississippi · Special | Lost | 45,72523.61% | John C. Stennis Forrest B. Jackson Paul B. Johnson Jr. John E. Rankin |
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