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Joylyn Blackwell

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Blackwell26,324
Opponents111,148
1
Elections run

Joylyn Blackwell, a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 21 to Tom Ridge, receiving 26,324 votes (19.15%).

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How many votes has Joylyn Blackwell received?

Joylyn Blackwell has received 26,324 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joylyn Blackwell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost26,32419.15%Tom Ridge
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