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Peter R. York

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New Mexico
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1984
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
York40,063
Opponents116,006
1
Elections run

Peter R. York, a Democratic politician from New Mexico, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1984 U.S. House election in New Mexico's District 2 to Joe Skeen, receiving 40,063 votes (25.67%).

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How many votes has Peter R. York received?

Peter R. York has received 40,063 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Peter R. York’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1984U.S. HouseNew MexicoLost40,06325.67%Joe Skeen
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