Melvin N Hoiness

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Montana
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hoiness49,710
Opponents84,297
1
Elections run

Melvin N Hoiness, a Republican politician from Montana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. House election in Montana's District 2 to James F Oconnor, receiving 49,710 votes (37.1%).

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How many votes has Melvin N Hoiness received?

Melvin N Hoiness has received 49,710 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Melvin N Hoiness’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. HouseMontanaLost49,71037.1%James F Oconnor
Leverne Hamilton
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