Robert H. McNeill, Gubernatorial candidate

Robert H. McNeill

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
North Carolina
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McNeill195,402
Opponents608,744
1
Elections run

Robert H. McNeill, a Republican politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 governor election in North Carolina to J. Melville Broughton, receiving 195,402 votes (24.3%).

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How many votes has Robert H. McNeill received?

Robert H. McNeill has received 195,402 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert H. McNeill’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940GovernorNorth CarolinaLost195,40224.3%J. Melville Broughton
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