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John Wolfe Jr.

American politician (1954-2023) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 69

John McConnell Wolfe Jr. was an American attorney and perennial political candidate. He was the Democratic nominee for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District in 2002 and 2004. He was best known for having challenged President Barack Obama for the Democratic Party's 2012 presidential nomination.

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Map of the Democratic Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2012 by county.Legend:
  Counties won by Obama (includes uncontested primaries)
  Counties won by Terry
  Counties won by John Wolfe Jr.
  Counties won by Rogers
  Counties won by Judd
  Counties won by Uncommitted
  Counties in which no votes were cast in a contested primary

Map of the Democratic Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2012 by county.Legend:   Counties won by Obama (includes uncontested primaries)   Counties won by Terry   Counties won by John Wolfe Jr.   Counties won by Rogers   Counties won by Judd   Counties won by Uncommitted   Counties in which no votes were cast in a contested primary

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He ultimately emerged as the most successful challenger, receiving the second-highest number of delegates (23) and popular votes (116,639).

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United States

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Politicians

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Politician

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1954 to 2023 · aged 69

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