Melvin E. Jepson

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Nevada
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1946
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jepson21,247
Opponents28,655
1
Elections run

Melvin E. Jepson, a Republican politician from Nevada, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 governor election in Nevada to Vail Pittman, receiving 21,247 votes (42.58%).

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How many votes has Melvin E. Jepson received?

Melvin E. Jepson has received 21,247 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Melvin E. Jepson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1946GovernorNevadaLost21,24742.58%Vail Pittman
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