Frank Forrestal

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Wisconsin
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Forrestal1,371
Opponents166,841
1
Elections run

Frank Forrestal, an Independent politician from Wisconsin, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in Wisconsin's District 5 to Henry S. Reuss, receiving 1,371 votes (0.82%).

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How many votes has Frank Forrestal received?

Frank Forrestal has received 1,371 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Frank Forrestal’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseWisconsinLost1,3710.82%Henry S. Reuss
David Bathke
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