Carolyn Nelson

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
u.s. labor
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Nelson216
Opponents136,366
1
Elections run

Carolyn Nelson, an U.s. Labor politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in Michigan's District 1 to John Conyers Jr., receiving 216 votes (0.16%).

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How many votes has Carolyn Nelson received?

Carolyn Nelson has received 216 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Carolyn Nelson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseMichiganLost2160.16%John Conyers Jr.
Issac Hood

Hector M. McGregor

B. R. Washington

Thomas W. Jones
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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.