Richard M. Cummings

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
liberal
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cummings3,644
Opponents200,842
1
Elections run

Richard M. Cummings, a Liberal politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in New York's District 1 to William Carney, receiving 3,644 votes (1.78%).

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How many votes has Richard M. Cummings received?

Richard M. Cummings has received 3,644 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard M. Cummings’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseNew YorkLost3,6441.78%William Carney
Thomas A. Twomey
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.