Richard O Read

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1956
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Read828
Opponents93,702
1
Elections run

Richard O Read, an Independent politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1956 U.S. House election in Virginia's District 10 to Joel Broyhill, receiving 828 votes (0.88%).

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How many votes has Richard O Read received?

Richard O Read has received 828 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard O Read’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1956U.S. HouseVirginiaLost8280.88%Joel Broyhill
Warren D Quenstedt
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