Joseph Barbara

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Barbara61,496
Opponents117,498
1
Elections run

Joseph Barbara, a Republican politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. House election in California's District 23 to Anthony C. Beilenson, receiving 61,496 votes (34.36%).

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How many votes has Joseph Barbara received?

Joseph Barbara has received 61,496 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joseph Barbara’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost61,49634.36%Anthony C. Beilenson
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