Mike Darling

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Minnesota
Party
Independent
On the ballot
2000
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Darling19,667
Opponents289,984
1
Elections run

Mike Darling, an Independent politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2000 U.S. House election in Minnesota's District 8 to James L. Oberstar, receiving 19,667 votes (6.35%).

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How many votes has Mike Darling received?

Mike Darling has received 19,667 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Mike Darling’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2000U.S. HouseMinnesotaLost19,6676.35%James L. Oberstar
Bob Lemen
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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.