Richard B Wathen

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Indiana
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1970
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wathen62,772
Opponents104,599
1
Elections run

Richard B Wathen, a Republican politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1970 U.S. House election in Indiana's District 9 to Lee Herbert Hamilton, receiving 62,772 votes (37.5%).

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How many votes has Richard B Wathen received?

Richard B Wathen has received 62,772 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard B Wathen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1970U.S. HouseIndianaLost62,77237.5%Lee Herbert Hamilton
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