Clay Cope

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Independent
On the ballot
2016
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cope129,801
Opponents179,252
1
Elections run

Clay Cope, an Independent politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2016 U.S. House election in Connecticut's District 5 to Elizabeth H. Etsy, receiving 129,801 votes (1.59%).

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How many votes has Clay Cope received?

Clay Cope has received 129,801 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Clay Cope’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2016U.S. HouseConnecticutLost129,8011.59%Elizabeth H. Etsy
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