Martin Sorrells

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sorrells2,530
Opponents203,238
1
Elections run

Martin Sorrells, a Libertarian politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in Texas's District 2 to Charles Wilson, receiving 2,530 votes (1.23%).

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How many votes has Martin Sorrells received?

Martin Sorrells has received 2,530 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Martin Sorrells’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseTexasLost2,5301.23%Charles Wilson
F.H. Pannill Sr.
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