William Nelson Runyon
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- March 5, 1871
- Died
- November 9, 1931
- Age at death
- 60
- Home state
- New Jersey
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1922
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Runyon383,312
Opponents427,206
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Elections run
William Nelson Runyon (1871–1931), a Republican politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1922 governor election in New Jersey to George Sebastian Silzer, receiving 383,312 votes (46.8%).
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How many votes has William Nelson Runyon received?
William Nelson Runyon has received 383,312 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | GovernorNew Jersey | Lost | 383,31246.8% | George Sebastian Silzer |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q883212). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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