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Gene Tackett

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1982
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Tackett68,364
Opponents80,271
1
Elections run

Gene Tackett, a Democratic politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 U.S. House election in California's District 17 to Charles Chip Pashayan Jr., receiving 68,364 votes (45.99%).

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How many votes has Gene Tackett received?

Gene Tackett has received 68,364 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Gene Tackett’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost68,36445.99%Charles Chip Pashayan Jr.
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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.