Richard Pryce Matthews

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Maryland
Party
Republican
On the ballot
2008
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Matthews68,561
Opponents207,364
1
Elections run

Richard Pryce Matthews, a Republican politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2008 U.S. House election in Maryland's District 2 to C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger, receiving 68,561 votes (24.81%).

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How many votes has Richard Pryce Matthews received?

Richard Pryce Matthews has received 68,561 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard Pryce Matthews’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2008U.S. HouseMarylandLost68,56124.81%C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger
Lorenzo Gaztanaga
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