Edward H. Tonkin

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1996
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Tonkin2,815
Opponents198,897
1
Elections run

Edward H. Tonkin, a Libertarian politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1996 U.S. House election in Connecticut's District 4 to Christopher Shays, receiving 2,815 votes (1.4%).

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How many votes has Edward H. Tonkin received?

Edward H. Tonkin has received 2,815 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edward H. Tonkin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1996U.S. HouseConnecticutLost2,8151.4%Christopher Shays
Bill Finch

Terry M. Nevas
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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.