Richard D Obenshain

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1964
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Obenshain43,226
Opponents84,042
1
Elections run

Richard D Obenshain, a Republican politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1964 U.S. House election in Virginia's District 3 to David E. Satterfield III, receiving 43,226 votes (33.96%).

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How many votes has Richard D Obenshain received?

Richard D Obenshain has received 43,226 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard D Obenshain’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1964U.S. HouseVirginiaLost43,22633.96%David E. Satterfield III
Dr Edward E Haddock

John Ambler Smith
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