Peter Bearse

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1984
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bearse78,167
Opponents149,666
1
Elections run

Peter Bearse, a Democratic politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1984 U.S. House election in New Jersey's District 12 to Jim Courter, receiving 78,167 votes (34.31%).

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How many votes has Peter Bearse received?

Peter Bearse has received 78,167 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Peter Bearse’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1984U.S. HouseNew JerseyLost78,16734.31%Jim Courter
Joseph R. Kerr III
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