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Bert Hopper

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1968
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hopper88,945
Opponents104,349
1
Elections run

Bert Hopper, a Republican politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1968 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 23 to George E. Shipley, receiving 88,945 votes (46.02%).

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How many votes has Bert Hopper received?

Bert Hopper has received 88,945 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Bert Hopper’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1968U.S. HouseIllinoisLost88,94546.02%George E. Shipley
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