John P. Kostelac

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kostelac44,432
Opponents135,623
1
Elections run

John P. Kostelac, a Republican politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 20 to Joseph M. Gaydos, receiving 44,432 votes (24.68%).

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How many votes has John P. Kostelac received?

John P. Kostelac has received 44,432 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John P. Kostelac’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost44,43224.68%Joseph M. Gaydos
Joseph A. Billington
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