Joe Welsh

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1984
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Welsh77,335
Opponents136,893
1
Elections run

Joe Welsh, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1984 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 2 to Thomas J. Tauke, receiving 77,335 votes (36.1%).

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How many votes has Joe Welsh received?

Joe Welsh has received 77,335 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joe Welsh’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1984U.S. HouseIowaLost77,33536.1%Thomas J. Tauke
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