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Richard N Small

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1974
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Small40,896
Opponents78,640
1
Elections run

Richard N Small, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1974 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 21 to Edward R. Madigan, receiving 40,896 votes (34.21%).

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How many votes has Richard N Small received?

Richard N Small has received 40,896 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard N Small’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1974U.S. HouseIllinoisLost40,89634.21%Edward R. Madigan
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