Howard L. Neal

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Neal1,373
Opponents206,603
1
Elections run

Howard L. Neal, an Independent politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in Michigan's District 18 to James J. Blanchard, receiving 1,373 votes (0.66%).

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How many votes has Howard L. Neal received?

Howard L. Neal has received 1,373 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Howard L. Neal’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseMichiganLost1,3730.66%James J. Blanchard
Betty J. Suida

Bette Jane Erwin
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