Forrest Atchley

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New Mexico
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1956
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Atchley112,531
Opponents372,674
1
Elections run

Forrest Atchley, a Republican politician from New Mexico, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1956 U.S. House election in New Mexico's at-large district to John Dempsey, receiving 112,531 votes (23.19%).

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How many votes has Forrest Atchley received?

Forrest Atchley has received 112,531 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Forrest Atchley’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1956U.S. HouseNew MexicoLost112,53123.19%John Dempsey
Antonio M Fernandez

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