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Richard A. Baker

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Republican
On the ballot
2008
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Baker94,845
Opponents226,216
1
Elections run

Richard A. Baker, a Republican politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2008 U.S. House election in Massachusetts's District 6 to John F. Tierney, receiving 94,845 votes (28%).

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How many votes has Richard A. Baker received?

Richard A. Baker has received 94,845 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard A. Baker’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2008U.S. HouseMassachusettsLost94,84528%John F. Tierney
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.