Joseph Chirra

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Chirra45,078
Opponents142,711
1
Elections run

Joseph Chirra, a Democratic politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in California's District 43 to Ron Packard, receiving 45,078 votes (24%).

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How many votes has Joseph Chirra received?

Joseph Chirra has received 45,078 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joseph Chirra’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost45,07824%Ron Packard
Phyllis Avery
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