John R. Austin

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Ohio
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Austin4,872
Opponents140,502
1
Elections run

John R. Austin, an Independent politician from Ohio, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in Ohio's District 3 to Charles W. Whalen Jr., receiving 4,872 votes (3.35%).

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How many votes has John R. Austin received?

John R. Austin has received 4,872 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John R. Austin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseOhioLost4,8723.35%Charles W. Whalen Jr.
Leonard E. Stubbs Jr.

Wilmer Mark Hurst
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