Charles Thurston

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Reform
On the ballot
1998
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Thurston1,252
Opponents186,880
1
Elections run

Charles Thurston, a Reform politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1998 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 1 to James A. S. Leach, receiving 1,252 votes (0.67%).

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How many votes has Charles Thurston received?

Charles Thurston has received 1,252 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Charles Thurston’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1998U.S. HouseIowaLost1,2520.67%James A. S. Leach
Bob Rush

Jeffrey M. Smith
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