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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Thornton37,223
Opponents100,055
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Elections run
Richard F. Thornton, a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 19 to William F. Goodling, receiving 37,223 votes (27.12%).
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How many votes has Richard F. Thornton received?
Richard F. Thornton has received 37,223 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | U.S. HousePennsylvania | Lost | 37,22327.12% | William F. Goodling |
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