Richard J. Anderson

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Anderson49,702
Opponents89,991
1
Elections run

Richard J. Anderson, a Democratic politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in Michigan's District 9 to Guy A. Vander Jagt, receiving 49,702 votes (35.58%).

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How many votes has Richard J. Anderson received?

Richard J. Anderson has received 49,702 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard J. Anderson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HouseMichiganLost49,70235.58%Guy A. Vander Jagt
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