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Joe Wright

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1996
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wright90,483
Opponents125,433
1
Elections run

Joe Wright, a Democratic politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1996 U.S. House election in Kentucky's District 2 to Ron Lewis, receiving 90,483 votes (41.91%).

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How many votes has Joe Wright received?

Joe Wright has received 90,483 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joe Wright’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1996U.S. HouseKentuckyLost90,48341.91%Ron Lewis
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