Richard Foristel

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Missouri
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1982
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Foristel37,388
Opponents131,566
1
Elections run

Richard Foristel, a Republican politician from Missouri, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 U.S. House election in Missouri's District 3 to Richard A. Gephardt, receiving 37,388 votes (22.13%).

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How many votes has Richard Foristel received?

Richard Foristel has received 37,388 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard Foristel’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982U.S. HouseMissouriLost37,38822.13%Richard A. Gephardt
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