William Moseley Brown

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1929
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Brown99,650
Opponents169,329
1
Elections run

William Moseley Brown, a Republican politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1929 governor election in Virginia to John Garland Pollard, receiving 99,650 votes (36.9%).

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How many votes has William Moseley Brown received?

William Moseley Brown has received 99,650 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Moseley Brown’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1929GovernorVirginiaLost99,65036.9%John Garland Pollard
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