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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Merritt19,355
Opponents86,959
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Elections run
Paul Merritt, a Republican politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1972 U.S. House election in Texas's District 18 to Barbara Jordan, receiving 19,355 votes (18.21%).
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How many votes has Paul Merritt received?
Paul Merritt has received 19,355 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | U.S. HouseTexas | Lost | 19,35518.21% | Barbara Jordan Manuel Barrera |
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