David Bathke

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Wisconsin
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bathke37,267
Opponents130,945
1
Elections run

David Bathke, a Republican politician from Wisconsin, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in Wisconsin's District 5 to Henry S. Reuss, receiving 37,267 votes (22.15%).

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How many votes has David Bathke received?

David Bathke has received 37,267 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

David Bathke’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseWisconsinLost37,26722.15%Henry S. Reuss
Frank Forrestal
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