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OfficeHouse of Representatives
TypeGeneral Election
Filing Deadline 00, 0000 - 12:00pm
Polls Open November 05, 1946 - 06:00am
Polls Close November 05, 1946 - 06:00pm
Term Start November 05, 1946 - 12:00am
Term End January 05, 1946 - 12:00pm
ContributorSome say...
Last ModifiedPaul πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ January 18, 2022 11:30pm
Data SourcesAmerica Votes, Vol 3, Scammon, p 15
DescriptionNever seated, due to Sparkman winning a special election to the Senate on the same day.
LAST GENERAL ELECTION
PartyDemocratic Won11/07/1944
NameJohn J. Sparkman Votes24,023 (100.00%)
Term01/03/1945 - 11/06/1946 Margin24,023 (+100.00%)
PRIMARY/OTHER SCHEDULE
Sep 24, 1946 AL District 8 - Special D Primary Robert E. Jones, Jr.
Oct 22, 1946 AL District 8 - Special D Runoff Robert E. Jones, Jr.
COUNTY-LEVEL RESULTS
KEY RACE? 0.0000000000 Average
LEANING PREDICTIONS    Detail

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Name (I) Rep. John J. Sparkman Arthur South
PartyDemocratic Republican
Votes17,624 (92.38%) 1,453 (7.62%)
Margin0 (0.00%) -16,171 (-84.77%)
Predict Avg.0.00% 0.00%
Finances$0.00 $0.00
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