Richard A. May

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1964
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
May176,624
Opponents751,688
1
Elections run

Richard A. May, a Republican politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1964 U.S. Senate election in Virginia to Harry F. Byrd Sr., receiving 176,624 votes (19.03%).

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How many votes has Richard A. May received?

Richard A. May has received 176,624 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard A. May’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1964U.S. SenateVirginiaLost176,62419.03%Harry F. Byrd Sr.
James W. Respess

J. B. Brayman

Milton L. Green

Robert E. Poole

Willie T. Wright
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