Lawrence C. Mattera

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Mattera30,319
Opponents85,126
1
Elections run

Lawrence C. Mattera, a Republican politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. House election in California's District 42 to Lionel Van Deerlin, receiving 30,319 votes (26.26%).

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How many votes has Lawrence C. Mattera received?

Lawrence C. Mattera has received 30,319 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Lawrence C. Mattera’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost30,31926.26%Lionel Van Deerlin
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