Roy Mitchell

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Arkansas
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1956
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Mitchell77,215
Opponents321,797
1
Elections run

Roy Mitchell, a Republican politician from Arkansas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1956 governor election in Arkansas to Orval Faubus, receiving 77,215 votes (19.35%).

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How many votes has Roy Mitchell received?

Roy Mitchell has received 77,215 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Roy Mitchell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1956GovernorArkansasLost77,21519.35%Orval Faubus
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