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William Akin
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William Akin was a 2012 independent candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 3rd Congressional District of Tennessee.[1]
Elections
2012
Akin was defeated by incumbent Marsha Blackburn in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Tennessee's 7th District. Akin ran as an Independent.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Credo Amouzouvik | 24% | 61,679 | |
| Republican |  Marsha Blackburn Incumbent |
71% | 182,730 | |
| Green | Howard Switzer | 1.8% | 4,640 | |
| Independent | William Akin | 1.1% | 2,740 | |
| Independent | Jack Arnold | 1.7% | 4,256 | |
| Independent | Lenny Ladner | 0.5% | 1,261 | |
| Total Votes | 257,306 | |||
| Source: Tennessee Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
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Footnotes
Senators
Marsha Blackburn (R)
Bill Hagerty (R)
Representatives
District 1
District 2
Tim Burchett (R)
District 3
District 4
Scott DesJarlais (R)
District 5
Andy Ogles (R)
District 6
John Rose (R)
District 7
Vacant
District 8
David Kustoff (R)
District 9
Steve Cohen (D)
Republican Party (9)
Democratic Party (1)
Vacancies (1)
