William S. Shepard

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Maryland
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1990
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Shepard446,980
Opponents664,015
1
Elections run

William S. Shepard, a Republican politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1990 governor election in Maryland to William Donald Schaefer, receiving 446,980 votes (40.23%).

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How many votes has William S. Shepard received?

William S. Shepard has received 446,980 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William S. Shepard’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1990GovernorMarylandLost446,98040.23%William Donald Schaefer
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