Willis A. Trafton Jr.
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- January 1, 1918
- Died
- April 3, 1994
- Age at death
- 76
- Home state
- Maine
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1956
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jr.124,395
Opponents180,254
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Elections run
Willis A. Trafton Jr. (1918–1994), a Republican politician from Maine, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1956 governor election in Maine to Edmund Muskie, receiving 124,395 votes (40.83%).
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How many votes has Willis A. Trafton Jr. received?
Willis A. Trafton Jr. has received 124,395 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | GovernorMaine | Lost | 124,39540.83% | Edmund Muskie |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q83689226). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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