Patricia A. Cortez

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Ohio
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cortez5,794
Opponents157,889
1
Elections run

Patricia A. Cortez, an Independent politician from Ohio, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in Ohio's District 13 to Donald J. Pease, receiving 5,794 votes (3.54%).

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How many votes has Patricia A. Cortez received?

Patricia A. Cortez has received 5,794 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Patricia A. Cortez’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseOhioLost5,7943.54%Donald J. Pease
Woodrow W. Mathna
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