John E. Ritchie

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Maryland
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1984
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ritchie44,839
Opponents116,310
1
Elections run

John E. Ritchie, a Republican politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1984 U.S. House election in Maryland's District 5 to Steny H. Hoyer, receiving 44,839 votes (27.82%).

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How many votes has John E. Ritchie received?

John E. Ritchie has received 44,839 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John E. Ritchie’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1984U.S. HouseMarylandLost44,83927.82%Steny H. Hoyer
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