Byron D. Young

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Nevada
Party
Independent American
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Young3,619
Opponents192,992
1
Elections run

Byron D. Young, an Independent American politician from Nevada, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. Senate election in Nevada to Howard W. Cannon, receiving 3,619 votes (1.79%).

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How many votes has Byron D. Young received?

Byron D. Young has received 3,619 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Byron D. Young’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. SenateNevadaLost3,6191.79%Howard W. Cannon
David Towell

Dan Becan
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