William Ritchie

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Nebraska
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1954
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ritchie164,753
Opponents250,080
1
Elections run

William Ritchie, a Democratic politician from Nebraska, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1954 governor election in Nebraska to Victor E. Anderson, receiving 164,753 votes (39.7%).

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How many votes has William Ritchie received?

William Ritchie has received 164,753 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Ritchie’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1954GovernorNebraskaLost164,75339.7%Victor E. Anderson
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