Lanny Davis

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Maryland
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Davis100,343
Opponents137,309
1
Elections run

Lanny Davis, a Democratic politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in Maryland's District 8 to Newton I. Steers Jr., receiving 100,343 votes (42.22%).

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How many votes has Lanny Davis received?

Lanny Davis has received 100,343 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Lanny Davis’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseMarylandLost100,34342.22%Newton I. Steers Jr.
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.