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Dennis J. Rochford

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Rochford87,643
Opponents99,381
1
Elections run

Dennis J. Rochford, a Republican politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 7 to Bob Edgar, receiving 87,643 votes (46.86%).

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How many votes has Dennis J. Rochford received?

Dennis J. Rochford has received 87,643 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Dennis J. Rochford’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost87,64346.86%Bob Edgar
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