Dick Snelling

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Vermont
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Snelling67,798
Opponents128,669
1
Elections run

Dick Snelling, a Republican politician from Vermont, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. Senate election in Vermont to Patrick J. Leahy, receiving 67,798 votes (34.5%).

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How many votes has Dick Snelling received?

Dick Snelling has received 67,798 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Dick Snelling’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. SenateVermontLost67,79834.5%Patrick J. Leahy
Anthony N. Doria

Jerry Levy
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