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C. M. Novess III

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
III285
Opponents175,288
1
Elections run

C. M. Novess III, a Libertarian politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in Michigan's District 17 to William M. Brodhead, receiving 285 votes (0.16%).

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How many votes has C. M. Novess III received?

C. M. Novess III has received 285 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

C. M. Novess III’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseMichiganLost2850.16%William M. Brodhead
James W. Burdick
Arve Bakken
Christy Wallace
Scott Elliott
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