David K. Walter

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Walter18,595
Opponents4.4M
1
Elections run

David K. Walter, a Libertarian politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania to Arlen Specter, receiving 18,595 votes (0.42%).

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How many votes has David K. Walter received?

David K. Walter has received 18,595 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

David K. Walter’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. SenatePennsylvaniaLost18,5950.42%Arlen Specter
Pete Flaherty

Linda Mohrbacher

Lee Frissell

Frank Kinces
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