Mel Bailey

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Alabama
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bailey69,384
Opponents93,134
1
Elections run

Mel Bailey, a Democratic politician from Alabama, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in Alabama's District 6 to John H. Buchanan Jr., receiving 69,384 votes (42.69%).

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How many votes has Mel Bailey received?

Mel Bailey has received 69,384 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Mel Bailey’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseAlabamaLost69,38442.69%John H. Buchanan Jr.
Billy E. Dorsey
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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.