Penny L. Severns

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Severns63,476
Opponents132,186
1
Elections run

Penny L. Severns, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 21 to Edward R. Madigan, receiving 63,476 votes (32.44%).

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How many votes has Penny L. Severns received?

Penny L. Severns has received 63,476 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Penny L. Severns’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseIllinoisLost63,47632.44%Edward R. Madigan
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