Thomas Tom Sawyer

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Nevada
Party
Independent
On the ballot
2016
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sawyer14,208
Opponents1.1M
1
Elections run

Thomas Tom Sawyer, an Independent politician from Nevada, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2016 U.S. Senate election in Nevada to Catherine Cortez Masto, receiving 14,208 votes (1.28%).

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How many votes has Thomas Tom Sawyer received?

Thomas Tom Sawyer has received 14,208 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas Tom Sawyer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2016U.S. SenateNevadaLost14,2081.28%Catherine Cortez Masto
Joseph J. Heck

Tom Jones

Tony Gumina

Jarrod M. Williams
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