Edward T. Rusk

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
working class
On the ballot
1996
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Rusk2,534
Opponents232,264
1
Elections run

Edward T. Rusk, a Working Class 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 2,534 votes (1.08%).

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How many votes has Edward T. Rusk received?

Edward T. Rusk has received 2,534 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edward T. Rusk’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1996U.S. HouseIowaLost2,5341.08%Leonard L. Boswell
Mike Mahaffey

Jay B. Marcus

Dick Kruse
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