Dave Gentry

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Florida
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1996
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gentry100,051
Opponents161,050
1
Elections run

Dave Gentry, a Republican politician from Florida, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1996 U.S. House election in Florida's District 5 to Karen L. Thurman, receiving 100,051 votes (38.32%).

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How many votes has Dave Gentry received?

Dave Gentry has received 100,051 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Dave Gentry’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1996U.S. HouseFloridaLost100,05138.32%Karen L. Thurman
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