Richard H. Jacobson

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Alabama
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jacobson3,218
Opponents184,764
1
Elections run

Richard H. Jacobson, a Libertarian politician from Alabama, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in Alabama's District 6 to Albert Lee Smith, receiving 3,218 votes (1.71%).

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How many votes has Richard H. Jacobson received?

Richard H. Jacobson has received 3,218 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard H. Jacobson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseAlabamaLost3,2181.71%Albert Lee Smith
W.B. Clifford

Philip Lenud

Charles C. Robey
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