Mel Tonasket
U.S. House candidate
- Home state
- Washington
- Party
- Independent
- On the ballot
- 1978
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Tonasket14,887
Opponents145,962
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Elections run
Mel Tonasket, an Independent politician from Washington, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. House election in Washington's District 5 to Thomas S. Foley, receiving 14,887 votes (9.26%).
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How many votes has Mel Tonasket received?
Mel Tonasket has received 14,887 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | U.S. HouseWashington | Lost | 14,8879.26% | Thomas S. Foley Duane Alton |
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