Donald M Laughlin

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1962
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Laughlin52,592
Opponents87,612
1
Elections run

Donald M Laughlin, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1962 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 17 to Leslie Arends, receiving 52,592 votes (37.51%).

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How many votes has Donald M Laughlin received?

Donald M Laughlin has received 52,592 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Donald M Laughlin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1962U.S. HouseIllinoisLost52,59237.51%Leslie Arends
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