Melson
(name as recorded in the historical source)
U.S. House candidate
- Home state
- Maryland
- Party
- prohibition
- On the ballot
- 1886
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Melson1,529
Opponents24,431
1
Elections run
Melson, a Prohibition politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1886 U.S. House election in Maryland's District 1 to Charles Gibson, receiving 1,529 votes (5.89%).
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How many votes has Melson received?
Melson has received 1,529 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | U.S. HouseMaryland | Lost | 1,5295.89% | Charles Gibson Hodson |
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