Michael L. Hoyes

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Oregon
Party
Natural Law
On the ballot
1996
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hoyes4,425
Opponents1.4M
1
Elections run

Michael L. Hoyes, a Natural Law politician from Oregon, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1996 U.S. Senate election in Oregon to Gordon H. Smith, receiving 4,425 votes (0.33%).

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How many votes has Michael L. Hoyes received?

Michael L. Hoyes has received 4,425 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Michael L. Hoyes’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1996U.S. SenateOregonLost4,4250.33%Gordon H. Smith
Tom Bruggere

Brent Thompson

Gary Kutcher

Paul Mohn

Christopher Phelps
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