Bob Backlund

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Republican
On the ballot
2000
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Backlund59,331
Opponents151,932
1
Elections run

Bob Backlund, a Republican politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2000 U.S. House election in Connecticut's District 1 to John B. Larson, receiving 59,331 votes (28.08%).

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How many votes has Bob Backlund received?

Bob Backlund has received 59,331 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Bob Backlund’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2000U.S. HouseConnecticutLost59,33128.08%John B. Larson
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