Richard E. Myers
U.S. House candidate
- Born
- October 29, 1934
- Died
- March 19, 2026
- Age at death
- 91
- Home state
- Iowa
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Myers45,037
Opponents80,918
1
Elections run
Richard E. Myers (1934–2026), a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 1 to James A. S. Leach, receiving 45,037 votes (35.76%).
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How many votes has Richard E. Myers received?
Richard E. Myers has received 45,037 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | U.S. HouseIowa | Lost | 45,03735.76% | James A. S. Leach William R. Douglas |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q27063377). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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