William R Burns

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1956
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Burns14,483
Opponents46,958
1
Elections run

William R Burns, a Republican politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1956 U.S. House election in Virginia's District 2 to Porter Hardy, receiving 14,483 votes (23.57%).

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How many votes has William R Burns received?

William R Burns has received 14,483 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William R Burns’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1956U.S. HouseVirginiaLost14,48323.57%Porter Hardy
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