Earle Stephen Porter

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Porter49,667
Opponents225,567
1
Elections run

Earle Stephen Porter, a Democratic politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in Texas's District 3 to Jim Collins, receiving 49,667 votes (18.05%).

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How many votes has Earle Stephen Porter received?

Earle Stephen Porter has received 49,667 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Earle Stephen Porter’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseTexasLost49,66718.05%Jim Collins
William Stephen Briggs
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