Joe Neal

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
July 28, 1935
Died
December 31, 2020
Age at death
85
Home state
Nevada
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
2002
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Neal110,935
Opponents344,001
1
Elections run

Joe Neal (1935–2020), a Democratic politician from Nevada, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2002 governor election in Nevada to Kenny Guinn, receiving 110,935 votes (22.01%).

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How many votes has Joe Neal received?

Joe Neal has received 110,935 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joe Neal’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2002GovernorNevadaLost110,93522.01%Kenny Guinn
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q18379370). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.