Newton Leroy Gingrich

U.S. Representative
Home state
Georgia
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1978
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gingrich47,078
Opponents39,451
1
Elections run

Newton Leroy Gingrich, a Republican politician from Georgia, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1978 U.S. House election in Georgia's District 6 with 47,078 votes (54.4%), defeating Virginia Shapard.

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How many votes has Newton Leroy Gingrich received?

Newton Leroy Gingrich has received 47,078 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.

Election history

Newton Leroy Gingrich’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. HouseGeorgiaWon47,07854.4%Virginia Shapard
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