Joseph P. Merlino
U.S. House candidate
- Born
- July 12, 1922
- Died
- October 7, 1998
- Age at death
- 76
- Home state
- New Jersey
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1982
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Merlino75,658
Opponents86,937
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Elections run
Joseph P. Merlino (1922–1998), a Democratic politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 U.S. House election in New Jersey's District 4 to Christopher H. Smith, receiving 75,658 votes (46.53%).
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How many votes has Joseph P. Merlino received?
Joseph P. Merlino has received 75,658 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | U.S. HouseNew Jersey | Lost | 75,65846.53% | Christopher H. Smith William Henry Harris Paul B. Rizzo Eugene Allan Creech |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q6286024). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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