Barry W. Watkins

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1992
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Watkins86,891
Opponents165,009
1
Elections run

Barry W. Watkins, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1992 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 6 to Henry J. Hyde, receiving 86,891 votes (34.49%).

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How many votes has Barry W. Watkins received?

Barry W. Watkins has received 86,891 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Barry W. Watkins’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1992U.S. HouseIllinoisLost86,89134.49%Henry J. Hyde
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