Brian Merlen

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Independent
On the ballot
2020
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Merlen5,647
Opponents355,069
1
Elections run

Brian Merlen, an Independent politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2020 U.S. House election in Connecticut's District 4 to James A. Himes, receiving 5,647 votes (1.57%).

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How many votes has Brian Merlen received?

Brian Merlen has received 5,647 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Brian Merlen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2020U.S. HouseConnecticutLost5,6471.57%James A. Himes
Jonathan Riddle

Yusheng Peng
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.