Gerald Blessey

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Mississippi
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Blessey48,724
Opponents104,554
1
Elections run

Gerald Blessey, a Democratic politician from Mississippi, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in Mississippi's District 5 to Trent Lott, receiving 48,724 votes (31.79%).

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How many votes has Gerald Blessey received?

Gerald Blessey has received 48,724 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Gerald Blessey’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseMississippiLost48,72431.79%Trent Lott
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