Melvin Perkins

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Maryland
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Perkins14,545
Opponents126,196
1
Elections run

Melvin Perkins, a Republican politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. House election in Maryland's District 6 to Beverly B. Byron, receiving 14,545 votes (10.33%).

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How many votes has Melvin Perkins received?

Melvin Perkins has received 14,545 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Melvin Perkins’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. HouseMarylandLost14,54510.33%Beverly B. Byron
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