Michael Reese

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Reese52,000
Opponents131,448
1
Elections run

Michael Reese, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 13 to Robert M. McClory, receiving 52,000 votes (28.34%).

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How many votes has Michael Reese received?

Michael Reese has received 52,000 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Michael Reese’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseIllinoisLost52,00028.34%Robert M. McClory
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