Ray Powell

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
New Mexico
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Powell185,378
Opponents209,455
1
Elections run

Ray Powell, a Democratic politician from New Mexico, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 governor election in New Mexico to Garrey Carruthers, receiving 185,378 votes (46.95%).

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How many votes has Ray Powell received?

Ray Powell has received 185,378 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ray Powell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986GovernorNew MexicoLost185,37846.95%Garrey Carruthers
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