William P. Kent

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1909
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kent40,357
Opponents70,759
1
Elections run

William P. Kent, a Republican politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1909 governor election in Virginia to William Hodges Mann, receiving 40,357 votes (36.1%).

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How many votes has William P. Kent received?

William P. Kent has received 40,357 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William P. Kent’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1909GovernorVirginiaLost40,35736.1%William Hodges Mann
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