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Patti Lear Corman

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Corman71,193
Opponents146,158
1
Elections run

Patti Lear Corman, a Democratic politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in California's District 20 to Barry Goldwater Jr., receiving 71,193 votes (32.75%).

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How many votes has Patti Lear Corman received?

Patti Lear Corman has received 71,193 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Patti Lear Corman’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost71,19332.75%Barry Goldwater Jr.
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