David Towell, U.S. Senate candidate

David Towell

U.S. Senate candidate
Born
June 9, 1937
Died
June 11, 2003
Age at death
66
Home state
Nevada
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Towell63,471
Opponents133,140
1
Elections run

David Towell (1937–2003), a Republican politician from Nevada, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. Senate election in Nevada to Howard W. Cannon, receiving 63,471 votes (31.44%).

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How many votes has David Towell received?

David Towell has received 63,471 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

David Towell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. SenateNevadaLost63,47131.44%Howard W. Cannon
Byron D. Young

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