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Brian Daniel Whelan

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Republican
On the ballot
2012
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Whelan62,801
Opponents84,649
1
Elections run

Brian Daniel Whelan, a Republican politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2012 U.S. House election in California's District 16 to Jim Costa, receiving 62,801 votes (42.59%).

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How many votes has Brian Daniel Whelan received?

Brian Daniel Whelan has received 62,801 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Brian Daniel Whelan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2012U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost62,80142.59%Jim Costa
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.