Harold G. Desellem

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Nevada
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1970
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Desellem1,743
Opponents146,025
1
Elections run

Harold G. Desellem, an Independent politician from Nevada, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1970 U.S. Senate election in Nevada to Howard W. Cannon, receiving 1,743 votes (1.18%).

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How many votes has Harold G. Desellem received?

Harold G. Desellem has received 1,743 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Harold G. Desellem’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1970U.S. SenateNevadaLost1,7431.18%Howard W. Cannon
William J. Raggio
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