Jack D. Potter

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1996
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Potter1,695
Opponents182,623
1
Elections run

Jack D. Potter, an Independent politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1996 U.S. House election in Rhode Island's District 2 to Robert A. Weygand, receiving 1,695 votes (0.92%).

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How many votes has Jack D. Potter received?

Jack D. Potter has received 1,695 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jack D. Potter’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1996U.S. HouseRhode IslandLost1,6950.92%Robert A. Weygand
Richard E. Wild

Thomas J. Ricci

Gail Alison Casman
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