Patrick McKnight

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
2012
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McKnight4,078
Opponents303,237
1
Elections run

Patrick McKnight, a Libertarian politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2012 U.S. House election in New Jersey's District 7 to Leonard Lance, receiving 4,078 votes (1.33%).

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How many votes has Patrick McKnight received?

Patrick McKnight has received 4,078 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Patrick McKnight’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2012U.S. HouseNew JerseyLost4,0781.33%Leonard Lance
Upendra J. Chivukula

Dennis A. Breen
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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.