Dan P. Dougherty

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Dougherty7,092
Opponents190,729
1
Elections run

Dan P. Dougherty, a Libertarian politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in California's District 5 to John L. Burton, receiving 7,092 votes (3.59%).

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How many votes has Dan P. Dougherty received?

Dan P. Dougherty has received 7,092 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Dan P. Dougherty’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost7,0923.59%John L. Burton
Dennis McQuaid
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