Richard M Rittenband

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1972
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Rittenband96,188
Opponents133,479
1
Elections run

Richard M Rittenband, a Republican politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1972 U.S. House election in Connecticut's District 1 to William R. Cotter, receiving 96,188 votes (41.88%).

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How many votes has Richard M Rittenband received?

Richard M Rittenband has received 96,188 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard M Rittenband’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1972U.S. HouseConnecticutLost96,18841.88%William R. Cotter
Charlie A Burke
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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.