Paul G. Costello

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
conservative
On the ballot
1982
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Costello42,790
Opponents83,922
1
Elections run

Paul G. Costello, a Conservative politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 U.S. House election in New York's District 2 to Thomas J. Downey, receiving 42,790 votes (5.27%).

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How many votes has Paul G. Costello received?

Paul G. Costello has received 42,790 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Paul G. Costello’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982U.S. HouseNew YorkLost42,7905.27%Thomas J. Downey
Louis VanDenEssen
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