Jay P. Rutledge

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1996
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Rutledge4,229
Opponents195,061
1
Elections run

Jay P. Rutledge, an Independent politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1996 U.S. House election in Virginia's District 6 to Bob Goodlatte, receiving 4,229 votes (2.12%).

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How many votes has Jay P. Rutledge received?

Jay P. Rutledge has received 4,229 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jay P. Rutledge’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1996U.S. HouseVirginiaLost4,2292.12%Bob Goodlatte
Jeffrey W. Grey
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