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Richard P. Lorber

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Lorber167,665
Opponents231,241
1
Elections run

Richard P. Lorber, a Democratic politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. Senate election in Rhode Island to John H. Chafee, receiving 167,665 votes (42.03%).

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How many votes has Richard P. Lorber received?

Richard P. Lorber has received 167,665 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard P. Lorber’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. SenateRhode IslandLost167,66542.03%John H. Chafee
Margaret R. Cann
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