Melvin J. Gravely

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Ohio
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1988
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gravely43,356
Opponents158,824
1
Elections run

Melvin J. Gravely, a Democratic politician from Ohio, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1988 U.S. House election in Ohio's District 16 to Ralph S. Regula, receiving 43,356 votes (21.44%).

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How many votes has Melvin J. Gravely received?

Melvin J. Gravely has received 43,356 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Melvin J. Gravely’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1988U.S. HouseOhioLost43,35621.44%Ralph S. Regula
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