Dick Kruse

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1996
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kruse1,261
Opponents233,537
1
Elections run

Dick Kruse, a Libertarian politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1996 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 3 to Leonard L. Boswell, receiving 1,261 votes (0.54%).

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How many votes has Dick Kruse received?

Dick Kruse has received 1,261 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Dick Kruse’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1996U.S. HouseIowaLost1,2610.54%Leonard L. Boswell
Mike Mahaffey

Jay B. Marcus

Edward T. Rusk
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.