Richard F. Vander Veen, U.S. House candidate

Richard F. Vander Veen

U.S. House candidate
Born
November 26, 1922
Died
March 3, 2006
Age at death
83
Home state
Michigan
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1976

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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Veen94,973
Opponents110,465
1
Elections run

Richard F. Vander Veen (1922–2006), a Democratic politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in Michigan's District 5 to Harold S. Sawyer, receiving 94,973 votes (46.23%).

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How many votes has Richard F. Vander Veen received?

Richard F. Vander Veen has received 94,973 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard F. Vander Veen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseMichiganLost94,97346.23%Harold S. Sawyer
Joe Berman

Gary D. Powell
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