Joseph Douglas Harkin

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Indiana
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Harkin43,537
Opponents112,016
1
Elections run

Joseph Douglas Harkin, a Republican politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in Indiana's District 1 to Adam Benjamin Jr., receiving 43,537 votes (27.99%).

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How many votes has Joseph Douglas Harkin received?

Joseph Douglas Harkin has received 43,537 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joseph Douglas Harkin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseIndianaLost43,53727.99%Adam Benjamin Jr.
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