Richard E. Illyes

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Missouri
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1998
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Illyes3,576
Opponents121,475
1
Elections run

Richard E. Illyes, a Libertarian politician from Missouri, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1998 U.S. House election in Missouri's District 1 to William Lacy Clay, receiving 3,576 votes (2.86%).

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How many votes has Richard E. Illyes received?

Richard E. Illyes has received 3,576 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard E. Illyes’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1998U.S. HouseMissouriLost3,5762.86%William Lacy Clay
Richmond A. Soluade Sr.
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