Luther V. Elkin

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Elkin47,442
Opponents104,216
1
Elections run

Luther V. Elkin, a Republican politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 12 to John P. Murtha, receiving 47,442 votes (31.28%).

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How many votes has Luther V. Elkin received?

Luther V. Elkin has received 47,442 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Luther V. Elkin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost47,44231.28%John P. Murtha
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