Benedict D. LaRosa

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1982
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
LaRosa2,213
Opponents72,707
1
Elections run

Benedict D. LaRosa, an Independent politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 U.S. House election in Texas's District 20 to Henry B. Gonzales, receiving 2,213 votes (2.95%).

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How many votes has Benedict D. LaRosa received?

Benedict D. LaRosa has received 2,213 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Benedict D. LaRosa’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982U.S. HouseTexasLost2,2132.95%Henry B. Gonzales
Roger V. Gary
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