John A. Sharp

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Missouri
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1982
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sharp66,664
Opponents99,325
1
Elections run

John A. Sharp, a Republican politician from Missouri, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 U.S. House election in Missouri's District 5 to Alan Wheat, receiving 66,664 votes (40.16%).

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How many votes has John A. Sharp received?

John A. Sharp has received 66,664 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John A. Sharp’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982U.S. HouseMissouriLost66,66440.16%Alan Wheat
Alan H. Deright

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