Richard A. Buggelli

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Buggelli49,189
Opponents138,093
1
Elections run

Richard A. Buggelli, a Democratic politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in New Jersey's District 12 to Matthew J. Rinaldo, receiving 49,189 votes (26.26%).

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How many votes has Richard A. Buggelli received?

Richard A. Buggelli has received 49,189 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard A. Buggelli’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseNew JerseyLost49,18926.26%Matthew J. Rinaldo
Paul M. Geyer

Vincent Miskell
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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.