Richard O Funsch

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Missouri
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1972
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Funsch53,596
Opponents95,098
1
Elections run

Richard O Funsch, a Republican politician from Missouri, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1972 U.S. House election in Missouri's District 1 to William Lacy Clay, receiving 53,596 votes (36.04%).

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How many votes has Richard O Funsch received?

Richard O Funsch has received 53,596 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard O Funsch’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1972U.S. HouseMissouriLost53,59636.04%William Lacy Clay
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