Martin E. Nixon

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Nixon10,943
Opponents6.3M
1
Elections run

Martin E. Nixon, a Libertarian politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. Senate election in New York to Daniel Patrick Moynihan, receiving 10,943 votes (0.16%).

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How many votes has Martin E. Nixon received?

Martin E. Nixon has received 10,943 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Martin E. Nixon’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. SenateNew YorkLost10,9430.16%Daniel Patrick Moynihan
James L. Buckley

Herbert Aptheker

Marcia Gallo

Elijah C. Boyd
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