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Barbara M. Leonard

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1984
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Leonard107,545
Opponents285,811
1
Elections run

Barbara M. Leonard, a Republican politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1984 U.S. Senate election in Rhode Island to Claiborne Deb. Pell, receiving 107,545 votes (27.34%).

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How many votes has Barbara M. Leonard received?

Barbara M. Leonard has received 107,545 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Barbara M. Leonard’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1984U.S. SenateRhode IslandLost107,54527.34%Claiborne Deb. Pell
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