Cyril H. Wecht, U.S. Senate candidate

Cyril H. Wecht

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1982

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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wecht1.4M
Opponents2.2M
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Elections run

Cyril H. Wecht, a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania to H. John Heinz III, receiving 1,412,965 votes (39.2%).

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How many votes has Cyril H. Wecht received?

Cyril H. Wecht has received 1,412,965 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Cyril H. Wecht’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982U.S. SenatePennsylvaniaLost1,412,96539.2%H. John Heinz III
Barbara I. Karkutt

Kipp Miriam Dawson

Liane Norman
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