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J. D. Meyer

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
South Carolina
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1938
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Meyer508
Opponents45,751
1
Elections run

J. D. Meyer, a Republican politician from South Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1938 U.S. Senate election in South Carolina to Ellison D. Smith, receiving 508 votes (1.1%).

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How many votes has J. D. Meyer received?

J. D. Meyer has received 508 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

J. D. Meyer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1938U.S. SenateSouth CarolinaLost5081.1%Ellison D. Smith
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