Richard G. Rivera

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1998
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Rivera872
Opponents86,951
1
Elections run

Richard G. Rivera, an Independent politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1998 U.S. House election in New Jersey's District 13 to Robert Menendez, receiving 872 votes (0.99%).

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How many votes has Richard G. Rivera received?

Richard G. Rivera has received 872 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard G. Rivera’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1998U.S. HouseNew JerseyLost8720.99%Robert Menendez
Theresa De Leon

Richard S. Hester Sr.

Susan Anmuth
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