Richard Oshlo

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1968
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Oshlo46,774
Opponents86,212
1
Elections run

Richard Oshlo, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1968 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 7 to William Scherle, receiving 46,774 votes (35.17%).

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How many votes has Richard Oshlo received?

Richard Oshlo has received 46,774 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard Oshlo’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1968U.S. HouseIowaLost46,77435.17%William Scherle
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