Thomas Melani

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Melani23,842
Opponents69,496
1
Elections run

Thomas Melani, a Republican politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. House election in New Jersey's District 8 to Robert A. Roe, receiving 23,842 votes (25.54%).

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How many votes has Thomas Melani received?

Thomas Melani has received 23,842 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas Melani’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. HouseNew JerseyLost23,84225.54%Robert A. Roe
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