Barbara J. McKenna

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1982
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McKenna3,412
Opponents160,000
1
Elections run

Barbara J. McKenna, a Libertarian politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 U.S. House election in Michigan's District 2 to Carl D. Pursell, receiving 3,412 votes (2.09%).

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How many votes has Barbara J. McKenna received?

Barbara J. McKenna has received 3,412 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Barbara J. McKenna’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982U.S. HouseMichiganLost3,4122.09%Carl D. Pursell
George Wahr Sallade
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