David Merkle

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Republican
On the ballot
2018
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Merkle44,567
Opponents190,684
1
Elections run

David Merkle, a Republican politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2018 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 2 to Robin L. Kelly, receiving 44,567 votes (18.94%).

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How many votes has David Merkle received?

David Merkle has received 44,567 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

David Merkle’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2018U.S. HouseIllinoisLost44,56718.94%Robin L. Kelly
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