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Clark C. Abt

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Abt40,259
Opponents104,651
1
Elections run

Clark C. Abt, a Republican politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in Massachusetts's District 8 to Joseph P. Kennedy II, receiving 40,259 votes (25.98%).

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How many votes has Clark C. Abt received?

Clark C. Abt has received 40,259 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Clark C. Abt’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HouseMassachusettsLost40,25925.98%Joseph P. Kennedy II
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