Jay Manifold

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Missouri
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Manifold2,204
Opponents140,370
1
Elections run

Jay Manifold, a Libertarian politician from Missouri, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in Missouri's District 5 to Alan Wheat, receiving 2,204 votes (1.55%).

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How many votes has Jay Manifold received?

Jay Manifold has received 2,204 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jay Manifold’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HouseMissouriLost2,2041.55%Alan Wheat
Greg Fisher
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