Kent Earnest

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Kansas
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1982
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Earnest2,305
Opponents166,828
1
Elections run

Kent Earnest, a Libertarian politician from Kansas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 U.S. House election in Kansas's District 1 to Pat Roberts, receiving 2,305 votes (1.36%).

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How many votes has Kent Earnest received?

Kent Earnest has received 2,305 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Kent Earnest’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982U.S. HouseKansasLost2,3051.36%Pat Roberts
Kent Roth
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