Ray Hillyard

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
South Carolina
Party
American
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hillyard4,588
Opponents733,175
1
Elections run

Ray Hillyard, an American politician from South Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. Senate election in South Carolina to Ernest Fritz Hollings, receiving 4,588 votes (0.62%).

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How many votes has Ray Hillyard received?

Ray Hillyard has received 4,588 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ray Hillyard’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. SenateSouth CarolinaLost4,5880.62%Ernest Fritz Hollings
Henry D. McMaster

Steven B. Vandervelde
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