John P. Murtha vs Luther V. Elkin: head-to-head
Tale of the tape
| Murtha | Statistic | Elkin |
|---|---|---|
| 18–0 | Career record | 0–1 |
| 2,239,385 | Career popular votes | 47,442 |
| 18 | Elections in our record | 1 |
Shared races
| Year | Murtha | Elkin | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 104,216 (68.72%) | 47,442 (31.28%) | John P. Murtha |