Kent Sleath

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1996
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sleath53,666
Opponents161,470
1
Elections run

Kent Sleath, a Republican politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1996 U.S. House election in Connecticut's District 1 to Barbara B. Kennelly, receiving 53,666 votes (24.95%).

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How many votes has Kent Sleath received?

Kent Sleath has received 53,666 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Kent Sleath’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1996U.S. HouseConnecticutLost53,66624.95%Barbara B. Kennelly
John F. Forry III

Daniel A. Wasielewski
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