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Matt T. Kokkonen

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Republican
On the ballot
2008
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kokkonen80,385
Opponents171,403
1
Elections run

Matt T. Kokkonen, a Republican politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2008 U.S. House election in California's District 23 to Lois Capps, receiving 80,385 votes (31.93%).

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How many votes has Matt T. Kokkonen received?

Matt T. Kokkonen has received 80,385 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Matt T. Kokkonen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2008U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost80,38531.93%Lois Capps
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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.