Paul E. Ritchey

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1988
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ritchey42,819
Opponents145,381
1
Elections run

Paul E. Ritchey, a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1988 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 19 to William F. Goodling, receiving 42,819 votes (22.75%).

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How many votes has Paul E. Ritchey received?

Paul E. Ritchey has received 42,819 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Paul E. Ritchey’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1988U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost42,81922.75%William F. Goodling
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