Richard E. Wild

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1996
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wild58,458
Opponents125,860
1
Elections run

Richard E. Wild, a Republican politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1996 U.S. House election in Rhode Island's District 2 to Robert A. Weygand, receiving 58,458 votes (31.72%).

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How many votes has Richard E. Wild received?

Richard E. Wild has received 58,458 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard E. Wild’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1996U.S. HouseRhode IslandLost58,45831.72%Robert A. Weygand
Thomas J. Ricci

Gail Alison Casman

Jack D. Potter
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