Richard H. Bennett Sr.

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Washington
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sr.58,270
Opponents82,616
1
Elections run

Richard H. Bennett Sr., a Republican politician from Washington, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. House election in Washington's District 3 to Don Bonker, receiving 58,270 votes (41.36%).

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How many votes has Richard H. Bennett Sr. received?

Richard H. Bennett Sr. has received 58,270 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard H. Bennett Sr.’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. HouseWashingtonLost58,27041.36%Don Bonker
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