William Otjen
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- October 19, 1879
- Died
- May 22, 1973
- Age at death
- 93
- Home state
- Oklahoma
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1942
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Otjen180,454
Opponents196,565
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Elections run
William Otjen (1879–1973), a Republican politician from Oklahoma, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1942 governor election in Oklahoma to Robert S. Kerr, receiving 180,454 votes (47.64%).
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How many votes has William Otjen received?
William Otjen has received 180,454 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | GovernorOklahoma | Lost | 180,45447.64% | Robert S. Kerr |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q138306698). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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